DNM1L

Universal Cellular Machinery · Cytoskeletal Organization & Motor Transport

Why do mitochondria need a gene that helps them divide?

DNM1L makes a protein that participates in the division of mitochondria and peroxisomes. Controlled division helps cells organize these compartments and adjust their distribution.

Common Gene Name
dynamin 1L
NCBI Gene ID
10059
Chromosome
12

Clinical Evidence Status

Established disease relationship

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

Explore supporting evidence (3 records)
Condition or drugEvidenceGrade / statusContextSource
Leigh syndromeClinGen gene-disease validityLimitedAutosomal recessiveView source
2021-06-30
encephalopathy due to mitochondrial and peroxisomal fission defectClinGen gene-disease validityDefinitiveAutosomal dominantView source
2022-04-15
Leigh syndromeClinGen gene-disease validityLimitedAutosomal dominantView source
2021-06-30

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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