eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4F complex

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Nameeukaryotic translation initiation factor 4F complex
IDGO_0016281
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Cellular component

Exact synonym

cytoplasmic cap-binding complex, eIF-4F

Description

The eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4F complex is composed of eIF4E, eIF4A and eIF4G; it is involved in the recognition of the mRNA cap, ATP-dependent unwinding of the 5'-terminal secondary structure and recruitment of the mRNA to the ribosome.

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