Eukaryotic Elongation Factor 1 (eEF1) is a protein complex that plays a crucial role in the translation elongation phase of protein synthesis by delivering aminoacyl-tRNAs to the ribosome. Its action ensures fidelity and efficiency in the elongation process, ultimately impacting protein synthesis and cell function.

Eukaryotic Elongation Factor 1

EEF1

Protein complexes are assemblies of multiple protein molecules that interact to perform biological functions, often with greater efficiency and specificity than individual proteins. These complexes are crucial in cellular processes, including signal transduction, molecular transport, and structural support, and their dysregulation can lead to diseases such as cancer and neurodegenerative disorders.

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Translation elongation phase

Protein synthesis is the cellular process through which genetic information is translated into functional proteins, essential for cellular structure and function. It involves two main stages: transcription, where DNA is converted into mRNA, and translation, where mRNA is decoded by ribosomes to assemble amino acids into polypeptide chains.

Protein Synthesis

Aminoacyl-tRNAs

Ribosomes are essential molecular machines within cells that synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA (mRNA) sequences into amino acid chains. They are composed of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and proteins, and can be found floating freely in the cytoplasm or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum, forming the rough ER.

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