Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to be involved in mitochondrial electron transport, cytochrome c to oxygen. Located in mitochondrion. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; liver; nervous system; nose; and urinary system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in mitochondrial complex IV deficiency nuclear type 15. Orthologous to human COX8A (cytochrome c oxidase subunit 8A).