Initiation factor

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Initiation factors are proteins that enhance the binding affinity of the various translational components.

Types of Initiation factors in E. coli

IF1

IF2

IF3

Role of Initiation factors

IF1 - Stabilizes 30S subunit

IF2 - Binds f-met-tRNA to 30S-mRNA complex ;  binds to GTP and stimulates hydrolysis

IF3 - Binds 30S subunit to mRNA ; dissociates monosomes into subunits following termination[1]

References

  1. ↑ William S. Klug, Michael R. Cummings, Charlotte Spencer, Michael Palladino (2014). Concepts of Genetics Tenth Edition


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