Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

formation of translation initiation ternary complex

Term ID
GO:0001677
Synonyms
  • translation initiation ternary complex assembly
Definition
Formation of a complex between 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).
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