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Eif2s3x

Gene
Eif2s3x
Protein
Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 subunit 3, X-linked
Organism
Mus musculus
Length
472 amino acids
Function
As a subunit of eukaryotic initiation factor 2 (eIF2), involved in the early steps of protein synthesis. In the presence of GTP, eIF2 forms a ternary complex with initiator tRNA Met-tRNAi and then recruits the 40S ribosomal complex, a step that determines the rate of protein translation. This step is followed by mRNA binding to form the 43S pre-initiation complex. Junction of the 60S ribosomal subunit to form the 80S initiation complex is preceded by hydrolysis of the GTP bound to eIF2 and release of an eIF2-GDP binary complex. In order for eIF2 to recycle and catalyze another round of initiation, the GDP bound to eIF2 must exchange with GTP by way of a reaction catalyzed by eIF2B (By similarity). Along with its paralog on chromosome Y, may contribute to spermatogenesis up to the round spermatid stage (PubMed:26823431).
Similarity
Belongs to the TRAFAC class translation factor GTPase superfamily. Classic translation factor GTPase family. EIF2G subfamily.
Mass
51.065 kDa
Sequence
MAGGEGGVTLGQPHLSRQDLATLDVTKLTPLSHEVISRQATINIGTIGHVAHGKSTVVKAISGVHTVRFKNELERNITIKLGYANAKIYKLDDPSCPRPECYRSCGSSTPDEFPTDIPGTKGNFKLVRHVSFVDCPGHDILMATMLNGAAVMDAALLLIAGNESCPQPQTSEHLAAIEIMKLKHILILQNKIDLVKESQAKEQYEQILAFVQGTVAEGAPIIPISAQLKYNIEVVCEYIVKKIPVPPRDFTSEPRLIVIRSFDVNKPGCEVDDLKGGVAGGSILKGVLKVGQEIEVRPGIVSKDSEGKLMCKPIFSKIVSLFAEHNDLQYAAPGGLIGVGTKIDPTLCRADRMVGQVLGAVGALPEIFTELEISYFLLRRLLGVRTEGDKKAAKVQKLSKNEVLMVNIGSLSTGGRVSAVKADLGKIVLTNPVCTEVGEKIALSRRVEKHWRLIGWGQIRRGVTIKPTVDDD