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COQ9 [ENSP00000262507]

Ubiquinone biosynthesis protein COQ9, mitochondrial; Lipid-binding protein involved in the biosynthesis of coenzyme Q, also named ubiquinone, an essential lipid-soluble electron transporter for aerobic cellular respiration. Binds a phospholipid of at least 10 carbons in each acyl group. May be required to present its bound-lipid to COQ7; Belongs to the COQ9 family.

Synonyms:  COQ9,  COQ9p,  hCOQ9,  A0A024R6U3,  H3BNT2 ...

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