Term Name: | eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 complex |
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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 |