MFF gene
mitochondrial fission factor
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From NCBI Gene:
This is a nuclear gene encoding a protein that functions in mitochondrial and peroxisomal fission. The encoded protein recruits dynamin-1-like protein (DNM1L) to mitochondria. There are multiple pseudogenes for this gene on chromosomes 1, 5, and X. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2013]
From UniProt:
Plays a role in mitochondrial and peroxisomal fission. Promotes the recruitment and association of the fission mediator dynamin-related protein 1 (DNM1L) to the mitochondrial surface. May be involved in regulation of synaptic vesicle membrane dynamics by recruitment of DNM1L to clathrin-containing vesicles.
Related Information
From NCBI Gene:
- Encephalopathy due to defective mitochondrial and peroxisomal fission 2
From UniProt:
Encephalopathy due to defective mitochondrial and peroxisomal fission 2 (EMPF2): An autosomal recessive disorder characterized by delayed psychomotor development, severe hypotonia with inability to walk, microcephaly, and abnormal signals in the basal ganglia. More variable features include early-onset seizures, optic atrophy, and peripheral neuropathy. [MIM:617086]
Related Information
Cytogenetic Location: 2q36.3, which is the long (q) arm of chromosome 2 at position 36.3
Molecular Location: base pairs 227,325,151 to 227,357,836 on chromosome 2 (Homo sapiens Annotation Release 109, GRCh38.p12) (NCBI)

Related Information
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