EIF2S3 Gene Summary [Human]

The protein encoded by this gene is the largest subunit of a heterotrimeric GTP-binding protein involved in the recruitment of methionyl-tRNA(i) to the 40 S ribosomal subunit. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2010]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
EIF2S3
Official Name
eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 subunit gamma [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:3267]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000130741
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 1968 Ensembl: ENSG00000130741
Aliases eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 subunit gamma, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2G
Synonyms EIF2, EIF2G, eIF-2gA, EIF2gamma, eIF-2-gamma X, eIF2gX, Eif2s3x, Eif2 γ, eIF-2-γ X, Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2, subunit 3, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2, subunit 3, structural gene X-linked, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 subunit gamma, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 subunit γ, IF2G, MEHMO, MRXSBRK, PP42
Species
Human, Homo sapiens
OrthologiesMouseRat

Protein Domains

A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in human EIF2S3 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • tRNA binding
  • nucleic acid binding translation factor
  • GTPase
  • guanine nucleotide binding domain
  • protein binding
  • Elongation factor Tu domain 2
  • translation regulator
  • Initiation factor eIF2 gamma, C terminal
  • translation initiation factor 2 subunit gamma
  • Domain III of Elongation factor (EF) Tu (EF-TU) and related proteins
  • Domain II of Elongation factor Tu (EF-Tu)-like proteins
  • translation initiation factor
  • Elongation factor Tu GTP binding domain
  • P-loop containing Nucleoside Triphosphate Hydrolases

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the EIF2S3 gene in human plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • non-small cell lung cancer
  • non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
  • MEHMO syndrome
  • prostate cancer
  • head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
  • head and neck squamous cell cancer
  • Turner syndrome
  • atypical MEHMO syndrome
  • Klinefelter syndrome
regulated by
  • Pc 3 cells
  • poly rI:rC-RNA
  • ethanol
  • arginine
  • FN1
  • GABA
  • GDP
  • J-774A.1 cells
  • RPS15
  • EIF2S3
regulates
role in cell
  • processing in

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Cytoplasm
  • cytosol
  • synapse

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human EIF2S3 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • formation of translation preinitiation complex
  • cytoplasmic translational initiation
  • translational initiation

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • extracellular vesicular exosome
  • cytoplasm
  • cytosol
  • eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 complex

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • GTP binding
  • translation initiation factor activity
  • protein binding
  • GTPase activity
  • cadherin binding
  • translation factor activity, nucleic acid binding
  • tRNA binding

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