| Gene Symbol | infB |
|---|---|
| Entrez Gene | 2744996 |
| Alt Symbol | - |
| Species | Mycoplasma |
| Gene Type | protein-coding |
| Description | translation initiation factor IF-2 |
| Other Description | - |
| Swissprots | Q6MTQ0 P47388 |
| Accessions | CAE76986 Q6MTQ0 NP_975344 |
| Function | 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 (By similarity). {ECO:0000250}. |
| Subcellular Location | Cytoplasm {ECO:0000250}. |