Gene: PDSS2
Alternate names for this Gene: C6orf210|COQ10D3|COQ1B|DLP1|bA59I9.3|hDLP1
Gene 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.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 6
Location in Chromosome : 6q21
Description of this Gene: decaprenyl diphosphate synthase subunit 2
Type of Gene: protein-coding