eIF4E Proteins and Enzymes

Eukaryotic initiation factors (eIFs) are heterotrimeric initiation complexes that form on the ribosome during protein synthesis. Each eIF serves a distinct function during protein synthesis to help attach, assemble, and drive the ribosome along the mRNA. eIF4E interacts with the 7-methyl-GTP cap structure to facilitate the initiation and rate of tr...