Structural Analysis of Leishmania mexicana eukaryotic initiation factor 5aStructural Analysis of Leishmania mexicana eukaryotic initiation factor 5a
Structural highlights
1xtd is a 1 chain structure with sequence from Leishmania mexicana. Full crystallographic information is available from OCA. For a guided tour on the structure components use FirstGlance.
IF5A_LEIMU mRNA-binding protein involved in translation elongation. Has an important function at the level of mRNA turnover, probably acting downstream of decapping. Critical for the efficient synthesis of peptide bonds between consecutive proline residues. Can resolve ribosomal stalling caused by consecutive prolines during translation (By similarity). Involved in actin dynamics and cell cycle progression, mRNA decay and probably in a pathway involved in stress response and maintenance of cell wall integrity. Functions as a regulator of apoptosis (By similarity).[UniProtKB:P63241][UniProtKB:Q9GU68]
Evolutionary Conservation
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