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)

References

Ontology

GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO