Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 3 subunit K (eIF3k) is a
protein
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that in humans is encoded by the ''EIF3K''
gene
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.
Function
The ~800 kDa
eukaryotic initiation factor 3
Eukaryotic initiation factor 3 (eIF3) is a multiprotein complex that functions during the initiation phase of eukaryotic translation. It is essential for most forms of cap-dependent and cap-independent translation initiation. In humans, eIF3 con ...
(eIF3) is the largest
eIF and contains at least 12 subunits, including eIF3k/EIF2S12. eIF3 plays an essential role in translation by binding directly to the
40S ribosomal subunit and promoting formation of the
43S preinitiation complex.
Interactions
eIF3k has been shown to
interact
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with
Cyclin D3
G1/S-specific cyclin-D3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ''CCND3'' gene.
Function
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and
eIF3a.
See also
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Eukaryotic initiation factor 3 (eIF3)
References
Further reading
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