EIF4E2 is a protein with 28 kDa (28,362 Da - isoform 1). It is a rna binding protein with translation regulator activity. It is involved in immune system processes, signaling, silencing of regulatory ncrna-mediated genes.
Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4E family member 2
Gene ID
9470
Uniprot ID
O60573
Chromossomal Location
2q37.1
RNA-binding protein
Yes
Molecular Function
rna binding; translation regulator activity
Used cell type
U-2 OS
Used Stimuli
sodium arsenite
Subcellular Localization
cytoplasm; p-body
Reference
Frydryskova K, Masek T, Borcin K, Mrvova S, Venturi V, Pospisek M. Distinct recruitment of human eIF4E isoforms to processing bodies and stress granules. BMC Mol Biol. 2016 Aug 30;17(1):21.