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.

Associated with:

Matrix Type

  • Tissue/Cells

Gene Symbol

  • MTIF2

UniProt ID

  • P46199

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