translation initiation ternary complex

I. Literature review

[source]
Nametranslation initiation ternary complex
IDGO_0044207
collection_id

Cellular component

Exact synonym

translation initiation (ternary) complex

Description

A ribonucleoprotein complex that contains aminoacylated initiator methionine tRNA, GTP, and initiation factor 2 (either eIF2 in eukaryotes, or IF2 in prokaryotes). In prokaryotes, fMet-tRNA (initiator) is used rather than Met-tRNA (initiator).

External URL
Genes