This gene encodes a protein with a CDGSH iron-sulfur domain and has been shown to bind a redox-active [2Fe-2S] cluster. The encoded protein has been localized to the outer membrane of mitochondria and is thought to play a role in regulation of oxidation. Genes encoding similar proteins are located on chromosomes 4 and 17, and a pseudogene of this gene is located on chromosome 2. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2012]
Forensic Context
A study in humans demonstrated that in skeletal muscle, the CISD1 protein expression was lower in heavier co-twins from BMI-discordant monozygotic twin pairs, indicating its association with acquired obesity and mitochondrial alterations [van der Kolk et al. DOI:10.1016/j.xcrm.2021.100226].