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Literature on MTIF2

MTIF2 [ENSP00000263629]

Translation initiation factor IF-2, mitochondrial; One of the essential components for the initiation of protein synthesis. Protects formylmethionyl-tRNA from spontaneous hydrolysis and promotes its binding to the 30S ribosomal subunits. Also involved in the hydrolysis of GTP during the formation of the 70S ribosomal complex; Belongs to the TRAFAC class translation factor GTPase superfamily. Classic translation factor GTPase family. IF-2 subfamily.

Synonyms:  MTIF2,  MTIF2p,  hMTIF2,  A0A1D5RMP2,  A0A1Y8EJN7 ...

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