Gene Symbol | EIF3G |
Entrez Gene ID | 8666 |
Full Name | eukaryotic translation initiation factor 3 subunit G |
Synonyms | EIF3-P42,EIF3S4,eIF3-delta,eIF3-p44 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes a core subunit of the eukaryotic translation initiation factor 3 (eIF3) complex, which is required for initiation of protein translation. An N-terminal caspase cleavage product of the encoded protein may stimulate degradation of DNA. A mutation in this gene is associated with narcolepsy. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2016]. |
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