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Gene information for EIF4G1 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID1981
Official gene symbolEIF4G1
Full nameeukaryotic translation initiation factor 4 gamma, 1
Aliases,DKFZp686A1451,EIF4F,EIF4G,eIF-4G 1,eIF-4G1,p220,
Gene summaryThe protein encoded by this gene is a component of the multi-subunit protein complex EIF4F. This complex facilitates the recruitment of mRNA to the ribosome, which is a rate-limiting step during the initiation phase of protein synthesis. The recognition of the mRNA cap and the ATP-dependent unwinding of 5'-terminal secondary structure is catalyzed by factors in this complex. The subunit encoded by this gene is a large scaffolding protein that contains binding sites for other members of the EIF4F complex. A domain at its N-terminus can also interact with the poly(A)-binding protein, which may mediate the circularization of mRNA during translation. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants, some of which are derived from alternative promoter usage. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 3   Locus: 3q27-qter
Gene position184032283 - 184053146  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size20864 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID600495