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Features include always present findings: Low muscle tone (hypotonia), Increased circulating lactate concentration, Increased CSF lactate, and Decreased activity of mitochondrial complex I; and common findings: Strabismus, Dystonia, Seizure, and Ataxia and others. 38 total HPO annotations.
Organ System | Phenotype Count | Example Features |
|---|---|---|
Brain and nerves | 12 | Poor speech, Dystonia, Seizure |
NDUFS1 encodes NADH:ubiquinone oxidoreductase core subunit S1 (727 aa). Core subunit of the mitochondrial membrane respiratory chain NADH dehydrogenase (Complex I) which catalyzes electron transfer from NADH through the respiratory chain, using ubiquinone as an electron acceptor. Highest expression in Muscle Skeletal (50.6 TPM) and Heart Left Ventricle (42.4 TPM).
Mitochondrial complex I deficiency, nuclear type 5 is associated with mutations in the NDUFS1 gene on chromosome 2.
The NDUFS1 protein participates in NUBPL transfers 4Fe-4S to NDUFV1, V2 pathway.
NDUFS1 is classified as a druggable target (Enzyme category) with score 0.3.
Genetic testing for NDUFS1 is available. Testing is considered confirmatory for diagnosis.
Phenotype severity distribution: 4 always present features, 21 common features.
No clinical trials have been registered for mitochondrial complex I deficiency, nuclear type 5.
5 publications have been identified in PubMed for mitochondrial complex I deficiency, nuclear type 5. Research spans Basic Science / Preclinical (60%) and Case Report / Case Series (40%).
Xu M (2026). [PMID: 41380592](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41380592/). *Redox biology*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Kaiyrzhanov R (2025). [PMID: 39963288](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39963288/). *Brain communications*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Kalantari S (2025). [PMID: 39821332](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39821332/). *American journal of medical genetics. Part A*. [Case Report / Case Series]
de la Calle Arregui C (2025). [PMID: 41427350](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41427350/). *bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Chen R (2025). [PMID: 40752580](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40752580/). *The Journal of biological chemistry*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Data assembled from 5 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 19, 2026, 11:54 AM UTC
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Muscles |
6 |
Shrinkage of the cerebellum (cerebellar atrophy), Low muscle tone (hypotonia), Generalized hypotonia |
Eyes | 4 | Strabismus, Nystagmus, Ptosis |
Digestive system | 4 | Enlarged liver (hepatomegaly), Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), Vomiting |
Growth and development | 2 | Failure to thrive, Growth delay |
Head and neck | 2 | Progressive microcephaly, Microcephaly |
Lab test results | 2 | Increased circulating lactate concentration, Decreased activity of mitochondrial complex I |
Lungs and breathing | 2 | Difficulty breathing (respiratory insufficiency), Apnea |
Metabolism | 1 | Metabolic acidosis |