Description
Supplementary information
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Biological function summary
COX4 and COX4L2 contribute to the terminal stage of the mitochondrial electron transport chain. They form core components of the Cytochrome c oxidase complex also called complex IV which facilitates the transfer of electrons from reduced cytochrome c to oxygen. This process not only aids in the production of water but also helps create the proton gradient used by ATP synthase to generate ATP the primary energy currency in cells.
Pathways
Both COX4 and COX4L2 integrate into key metabolic pathways such as oxidative phosphorylation and the respiratory chain. Their role in the electron transport chain connects them to other mitochondrial proteins like cytochrome c and ATP synthase. This collaboration is important for the efficient conversion of nutrients into usable cellular energy supporting essential metabolic functions.