Viral Details

Viral Backbone

Human Adenovirus Type5 (dE1/E3)

Promoter

CMV

Reporter

none, optional GFP, CFP, YFP, RFP or mCherry

Storage Buffer

DMEM, 2% BSA, 2.5% Glycerol

Gene Details

Species

Mouse

Gene Symbol

Mtif2

Gene Name

mitochondrial translational initiation factor 2

Gene ID

76784

Gene Synonyms

2310038D14Rik; 2410112O06Rik; IF-2(Mt); IF-2mt; IF2(mt)

ORF Size

2184 bp

RefSeq#

BC016590

Gene Description

One of the essential components for the initiation of protein synthesis. Protects formylmethionyl-tRNA from spontaneous hydrolysis and promotes its binding to the 30S ribosomal subunits. Also involved in the hydrolysis of GTP during the formation of the 70S ribosomal complex.

UniGene ID

Mm.285429