IF2M_HUMAN Protein

Name Translation initiation factor IF-2, mitochondrial
Description 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.
UniProt ID P46199
Gene MTIF2