InterPro domain: IPR009374

General Information

  • Identifier IPR009374
  • Description Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 3 subunit K

Abstract

Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 3 subunit K is a Component of the eukaryotic translation initiation factor 3 (eIF-3) complex, which is involved in protein synthesis and, together with other initiation factors, stimulates binding of mRNA and methionyl-tRNAi to the 40S ribosome [ 1 , 2 ].


1. Plant initiation factor 3 subunit composition resembles mammalian initiation factor 3 and has a novel subunit. J. Biol. Chem. 276, 2122-31
2. Conservation and diversity of eukaryotic translation initiation factor eIF3. J. Biol. Chem. 272, 1101-9

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