The OPA3 gene provides instructions for making a protein whose exact function is unknown. The OPA3 protein is found in structures called mitochondria, which are the energy-producing centers of cells. The OPA3 protein is thought to play a role in the organization of the shape and structure of the mitochondria and in controlled cell death (apoptosis).
Other Names
FLJ22187; FLJ25932; MGA3; MGC75494; OPA3 protein; OPA3_HUMAN; optic atrophy 3 (autosomal recessive, with chorea and spastic paraplegia)
Related Genetics Topics
- Costeff syndrome — MedlinePlus Genetics
- Autosomal dominant optic atrophy and cataract — MedlinePlus Genetics
Identifiers
- NCBI Gene: 80207
- OMIM: 606580
Source: MedlinePlus Genetics, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
