NDUFV1 Gene

NADH:Ubiquinone Oxidoreductase Core Subunit V1 (NDUFV1) is a gene involved in oxidative phosphorylation Complex I that has been studied in relation to immune function, metabolism, and chronic illness. Variants in NDUFV1 may influence how the body responds to infection, inflammation, and long-term recovery.

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What is the NDUFV1 gene?

NDUFV1 encodes nadh:ubiquinone oxidoreductase core subunit v1, a protein involved in oxidative phosphorylation Complex I. It belongs to the Mitochondrial category and is part of the Mitochondrial Energy Production & PEM biological cluster. NDUFV1 encodes the flavoprotein subunit of Complex I that binds NADH and is essential for electron transfer to ubiquinone.

Biological role and pathway

NDUFV1 is involved in the oxidative phosphorylation Complex I pathway, which plays a central role in regulating physiological processes relevant to immune defence, cellular energy, and systemic homeostasis. Genes within the Mitochondrial Energy Production & PEM cluster work together to maintain balanced function across interconnected biological systems.

Variants in genes within this pathway may influence an individual's predisposition to altered function in these systems — particularly under conditions of physiological stress such as viral infection or prolonged illness.

NDUFV1 and Long COVID / ME-CFS research

NDUFV1 function is critical for Complex I NADH oxidation; variants may reduce mitochondrial ATP generation contributing to Long COVID fatigue.

This information is based on published research and does not constitute medical advice. See references below.

Known genetic variants

The following variants (SNPs) in the NDUFV1 gene have been studied in relation to mitochondrial and chronic illness. Each variant represents a single nucleotide position where individuals may carry different alleles.

Conditions studied in relation to NDUFV1

Research into NDUFV1 variants has explored associations with the following conditions. These are areas of scientific investigation and do not imply that NDUFV1 causes or treats any condition.

Genetic insights from DNA data

Consumer DNA files from 23andMe, AncestryDNA, and MyHeritage contain raw SNP data. When you upload your file to ChronicDNA, the analysis engine checks your genotype against a curated panel of 80+ genes selected for their relevance to Long COVID, ME/CFS, and connected biological pathways - some of which may include NDUFV1 and related genes in the mitochondrial energy production & pem pathway.

The report is educational - it explains which variants you carry, what the research says about them, and how they fit into the biological pathways most relevant to chronic illness. Results are presented in plain English with appropriate scientific context, no medical jargon, no scare tactics. All results should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.

Related genes in the Mitochondrial Energy Production & PEM pathway

NDUFV1 does not act in isolation. The following genes are functionally related and may be analysed together for a more complete picture of your genetic predispositions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NDUFV1 gene and what does it do?

NDUFV1 (NADH:Ubiquinone Oxidoreductase Core Subunit V1) is involved in oxidative phosphorylation Complex I. NDUFV1 encodes the flavoprotein subunit of Complex I that binds NADH and is essential for electron transfer to ubiquinone.

How may NDUFV1 gene variants relate to Long COVID or ME/CFS?

NDUFV1 function is critical for Complex I NADH oxidation; variants may reduce mitochondrial ATP generation contributing to Long COVID fatigue.

Can a DNA test reveal information about my NDUFV1 gene?

Consumer DNA data from 23andMe, AncestryDNA, and MyHeritage includes SNP variants for many genes. ChronicDNA analyses your raw DNA file and reports on variants that have been studied in relation to chronic illness, immune function, and metabolism. This is not a diagnostic service — results are informational and educational only.

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References

The following publications were used in compiling the research context for NDUFV1. This is not an exhaustive literature review.

  • [1]PMID: 32735956
  • [2]Nature Genetics
  • [3]Journal of Clinical Investigation