FB2026_01 , released March 12, 2026
FB2026_01 , released March 12, 2026
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Term eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 complex ID (Ontology) GO:0005850 (Gene Ontology)
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.[ PubMed:10216940 ]
Also Known As "eIF-2" ; "eIF2"
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Genes (FBgn)  GO_CELLULAR_COMPONENT       4
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 eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 complex (all annotations which use CV term, excluding "NOT" statements)       4
     part_of | eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 complex       4
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                                    eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 complex  4 rec.
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Is a protein-containing complex
Part of cytoplasm
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