InterPro domain: IPR005139

General Information

  • Identifier IPR005139
  • Description Peptide chain release factor
  • Number of genes 605
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  • Associated GO terms GO:0006415  

Abstract

This domain is found in bacterial, mitochondrial and chloroplastic peptide chain release factors. In bacteria, termination of protein synthesis depends on the type I release factors, RF1 and RF2 [ 1 ]. Both contain this domain.


1. Recent advances in peptide chain termination. Mol. Microbiol. 4, 861-5

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