Alternative Names
Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4E; eIF-4E; eIF-4F 25 kDa subunit; mRNA cap-binding protein; EIF4E; EIF4EL1; EIF4F
Background
Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4E is a 217 amino acids protein that belongs to the eukaryotic initiation factor 4E family. eIF4F is a multi-subunit complex, the composition of which varies with external and internal environmental conditions. It is composed of at least EIF4A, EIF4E and EIF4G1/EIF4G3. EIF4E is also known to interact with other partners.It can recognize and bind the 7-methylguanosine-containing mRNA cap during an early step in the initiation of protein synthesis and facilitates ribosome binding by inducing the unwinding of the mRNAs secondary structures.
Note
For Research Use Only , Not for Diagnostic Use.
