Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to contribute to proton-transporting ATP synthase activity, rotational mechanism. Predicted to be involved in proton motive force-driven mitochondrial ATP synthesis. Located in mitochondrion. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; heart; integumental system; nervous system; and sensory organ. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Leber hereditary optic neuropathy; NARP syndrome; Parkinson's disease; multiple sclerosis; and systemic lupus erythematosus. Orthologous to human MT-ATP6 (mitochondrially encoded ATP synthase membrane subunit 6).