Mode of action of protein synthesis initiation factor eIF-1 from rabbit reticulocytes

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1980-07-14

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Thomas, A.
Spaan, W.
Steeg, H. van
Voorma, H.O.
Benne, R.

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Initiation of eukaryotic protein synthesis is mediated by a set of protein factors, purified using predominantly rabbit reticulocytes and Krebs II ascites cells. At least 8 initiation factors with Mr 15000-700000 could be described. This elaborate work was followed by the functional characterization of the individual factors which provided considerable insight in the specific contribution of each factor during the assembly of an initiation complex, reviewed.

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Initiation of eukaryotic protein synthesis is mediated by a set of protein factors, purified using predominantly rabbit reticulocytes and Krebs II ascites cells. At least 8 initiation factors with Mr 15 000-700 000 could be described. This elaborate work was followed by the functional characterization of the individual factors which provided considerable insight in the specific contribution of each factor during the assembly of an initiation complex, reviewed.

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