3izy

Mammalian mitochondrial translation initiation factor 2Mammalian mitochondrial translation initiation factor 2

3izy, resolution 10.80Å Show:Asymmetric Unit Biological Assembly Structural highlights 3izy is a 2 chain structure with sequence from Bos taurus. Full crystallographic information is available from OCA. For a guided tour on the structure components use FirstGlance. Method: Electron Microscopy, Resolution 10.8Å Experimental data: Check Resources: FirstGlance, OCA, PDBe, RCSB, PDBsum, ProSAT Function IF2M_BOVIN 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. See Also Transfer RNA (tRNA)