The function of Ensembl gene identifier ENSG00000156968 (MPV17L, MPV17 mitochondrial inner membrane protein like) is as follows. [Isoform 1]: Participates in reactive oxygen species metabolism by up- or down-regulation of the genes of antioxidant enzymes (PubMed:16631601). Protective against the mitochondrial apoptotic cascade (PubMed:22306510). {ECO:0000269|PubMed:16631601, ECO:0000269|PubMed:22306510}.