eIF4E — Brassica juncea

Summary

BJUA01G35630S, designated eIF4E on chromosome A01 of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea), encodes a translation initiation factor 4E family protein containing the characteristic TIF_eIF_4E domain. The product exhibits RNA m7G cap binding and translation initiation factor activity, and is associated with translation initiation, regulation of translation, response to virus, and antiviral response. It localises to both the cytoplasm and nucleus, and has been connected to the eIF-4F complex. Related genes in other species include eIF4E1 and eIF4E2.