InterPro domain: IPR005794

General Information

  • Identifier IPR005794
  • Description Methionyl-tRNA formyltransferase
  • Number of genes 40
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  • Associated GO terms GO:0004479   GO:0071951  

Abstract

Methionyl-tRNA formyltransferase ( 2.1.2.9 ) transfers a formyl group onto the amino terminus of the acyl moiety of the methionyl aminoacyl-tRNA. The formyl group appears to play a dual role in the initiator identity of N-formylmethionyl-tRNA by promoting its recognition by IF2 and by impairing its binding to EFTU-GTP.

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