Cap-bound mRNA is activated by helicases

Stable Identifier
R-HSA-72647
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Reaction [omitted]
Species
Homo sapiens
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5/5
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The DEAD-box RNA helicase eIF4A, together with the RNA-binding proteins eIF4B or eIF4H, is thought to unwind RNA secondary structures near the 5'-end of the mRNA and in the presence of ATP.
Literature References
PubMed ID Title Journal Year
6853548 New initiation factor activity required for globin mRNA translation.

Tahara, SM, Morgan, MA, Grifo, JA, Merrick, WC, Shatkin, AJ

J Biol Chem 1983
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RNA helicase activity of eIF4A subunits complex [cytosol]

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