Term Name:	eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 complex
Synonyms:	eIF-2, eIF2
Definition:	Complex of three heterogeneous polypeptide chains, that form a ternary complex with initiator methionyl-tRNA and GTP. This ternary complex binds to free 40S subunit, which subsequently binds the 5' end of mRNA.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0005850]    QuickGO    AmiGO