Full name: decaprenyl diphosphate synthase subunit 2

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Also known as: C6orf210; COQ10D3; COQ1B; DLP1; bA59I9.3; hDLP1

Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is an enzyme that synthesizes the prenyl side-chain of coenzyme Q, or ubiquinone, one of the key elements in the respiratory chain. The gene product catalyzes the formation of all trans-polyprenyl pyrophosphates from isopentyl diphosphate in the assembly of polyisoprenoid side chains, the first step in coenzyme Q biosynthesis. Defects in this gene are a cause of coenzyme Q10 deficiency.[provided by RefSeq, Oct 2009]

Expression: Ubiquitous expression in kidney (RPKM 6.5), adrenal (RPKM 5.0) and 25 other tissues

Gene size: 307003bp

Exon count: 12