EIF2D Gene Summary [Human]

This gene encodes a translation initiation factor involved in the recruitment and delivery of aminoacyl-tRNAs to the P-site of the eukaryotic ribosome in a GTP-independent manner. This gene was previously referred to as ligatin, but is now known to localize to the cytoplasm and localize and function with translation factors. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2011]

Details

Type
Nonsense Mediated Decay
Official Symbol
EIF2D
Official Name
eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2D [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:6583]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000143486
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 1939 Ensembl: ENSG00000143486
Aliases eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2D
Synonyms D1Ertd5e, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2D, HCA56, LGTN
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 EIF2D often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • PUA RNA binding domain
  • arCOG04150 universal archaeal PUA-domain protein
  • PUA domain
  • signaling receptor activity
  • eIF2D_N_like
  • Translation initiation factor SUI1
  • translation initiation factor
  • uncharacterized domain 2
  • Pre-PUA-like domain
  • transporter
  • Eukaryotic initiation factor 1 and related proteins

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
regulated by
regulates
  • Met-tRNAi
  • L-methionine
  • RPS
role in cell
  • disassembly

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
  • cellular membrane
  • ribosome
  • Plasma Membrane
  • cytosol
  • nuclear bodies

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human EIF2D 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
  • ribosome disassembly
  • intracellular protein transport

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nuclear body
  • cytoplasm
  • cytosolic small ribosomal subunit
  • cytosol

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • translation initiation factor activity
  • RNA binding
  • signaling receptor activity

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