Gene: TACO1

Alternate names for this Gene: CCDC44|MC4DN8

Gene Summary: This gene encodes a mitochondrial protein that function as a translational activator of mitochondrially-encoded cytochrome c oxidase 1. Mutations in this gene are associated with Leigh syndrome.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 17

Location in Chromosome : 17q23.3

Description of this Gene: translational activator of cytochrome c oxidase I

Type of Gene: protein-coding

rs587776513 in TACO1 gene and Cytochrome-c Oxidase Deficiency PMID 19503089 2009 Mutation in TACO1, encoding a translational activator of COX I, results in cytochrome c oxidase deficiency and late-onset Leigh syndrome.