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GO: Cellular Component

eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4F complex

Term ID
GO:0016281
Synonyms
  • cytoplasmic cap-binding complex
  • eIF-4F
  • eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4 complex
Definition
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. (2)
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