Accessory subunit of the mitochondrial membrane respiratory chain NADH dehydrogenase (Complex I), that is believed not to be involved in catalysis. Complex I functions in the transfer of electrons from NADH to the respiratory chain. The immediate electron acceptor for the enzyme is believed to be ubiquinone.
[1]cDNA of eight nuclear encoded subunits of NADH:ubiquinone oxidoreductase: human complex I cDNA characterization completed.Loeffen J.L.C.M., Triepels R.H., van den Heuvel L.P., Schuelke M., Buskens C.A.F., Smeets R.J.P., Trijbels J.M.F., Smeitink J.A.M.