EIF4G3 Antibody – Rabbit Polyclonal

The protein encoded by this gene is thought to be part of the eIF4F protein complex, which is involved in mRNA cap recognition and transport of mRNAs to the ribosome. Interestingly, a microRNA (miR-520c-3p) has been found that negatively regulates synthesis of the encoded protein, and this leads to a global decrease in protein translation and cell proliferation. Therefore, this protein is a key component of the anti-tumor activity of miR-520c-3p. [provided by RefSeq, May 2016]

EIF4G3: Probable component of the protein complex eIF4F, which is involved in the recognition of the mRNA cap, ATP-dependent unwinding of 5'-terminal secondary structure and recruitment of mRNA to the ribosome. Thought to be a functional homolog of EIF4G1. Interacts with EIF4A, EIF4E, eIF3 and PABPC1. Part of a complex with EIF4E. eIF4F is a multi-subunit complex, the composition of which varies with external and internal environmental conditions. It is composed of at least EIF4A, EIF4E and EIF4G1/EIF4G3. EIF4G1/EIF4G3 interacts through its C-terminus with the serine/threonine kinases MKNK1, and with MKNK2. Appears to act as a scaffold protein, holding these enzymes in place to phosphorylate eIF4E. Non-phosphorylated EIF4EBP1 competes with EIF4G1/EIFG3 to interact with EIF4E; insulin stimulated MAP-kinase (MAPK1 and MAPK3) phosphorylation of EIF4EBP1 causes dissociation of the complex allowing EIF4G1/EIF4G3 to bind and consequent initiation of translation. EIF4G1/EIF4G3 interacts with PABPC1 to bring about circularization of the mRNA. Belongs to the eIF4G family. 3 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.

Protein type: Translation; RNA-binding; Translation initiation

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 1p36.12

Cellular Component: cytosol; eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4F complex

Molecular Function: RNA cap binding; translation factor activity, nucleic acid binding; translation initiation factor activity

Biological Process: regulation of translational initiation; translational initiation; viral reproduction