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MFN1 gene

mitofusin 1

Key facts

Official symbol
MFN1
Full name
MFN1
Chromosome
3
Map location
3q26.33
Organism
Homo sapiens
NCBI Gene ID
55669
Also known as
hfzo1, hfzo2

Function summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a mediator of mitochondrial fusion. This protein and mitofusin 2 are homologs of the Drosophila protein fuzzy onion (Fzo). They are mitochondrial membrane proteins that interact with each other to facilitate mitochondrial targeting. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008].

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