translation initiation ternary complex
A ribonucleoprotein complex that contains 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). [ GOC:jl ]
Synonyms: translation initiation (ternary) complex
Term info
jl
2009-10-22T02:38:55Z
Met-tRNA/eIF2.GTP ternary complex
cellular_component
GO:0044207
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/cl.owl