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Mesh term RNA Cap-Binding Proteins

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RNA-Binding Proteins

Description

Proteins that specifically bind to RNA CAPS and form nuclear cap binding protein complexes. In addition to stabilizing the 5' end of mRNAs, they serve a diverse array of functions such as enhancing mRNA transport out of the CELL NUCLEUS and regulating MRNA TRANSLATION in the CYTOPLASM.


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Eukaryotic Initiation Factor-4E
Eukaryotic Initiation Factor-4F
Nuclear Cap-Binding Protein Complex


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