formation of translation initiation ternary complex [GO_0001677]
Formation of a complex between aminoacylated initiator methionine tRNA, GTP, and initiation factor 2 (either eIF2 in eukaryotes, or IF2 in prokaryotes). In prokaryotes, fMet-tRNA (initiator) is used rather than Met-tRNA (initiator).
formation of translation initiation ternary complex
ID: GO_0001677
Class
Formation of a complex between aminoacylated initiator methionine tRNA, GTP, and initiation factor 2 (either eIF2 in eukaryotes, or IF2 in prokaryotes). In prokaryotes, fMet-tRNA (initiator) is used rather than Met-tRNA (initiator).
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- is part of: translational initiation
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| translation initiation ternary complex assembly | exact synonym |
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