Function
ATP-dependent RNA helicase which is a subunit of the eIF4F complex involved in cap recognition and is required for mRNA binding to ribosome. In the current model of translation initiation, eIF4A unwinds RNA secondary structures in the 5'-UTR of mRNAs which is necessary to allow efficient binding of the small ribosomal subunit, and subsequent scanning for the initiator codon. As a result, promotes cell proliferation and growth.
Biological Context
Subcellular Location: Cytoplasm, perinuclear region; Cell membrane; Cytoplasm, Stress granule
Product Specifications
Recombinant Human Eukaryotic initiation factor 4A-I (EIF4A1) is a recombinant protein from Homo sapiens (Human), expressed in E.coli, covering amino acids 2-406aa, with N-terminal 10xHis-tagged and C-terminal Myc-tagged tag, molecular weight 53.5kDa, purity Greater than 90% as determined by SDS-PAGE.. Suitable for ELISA and Western Blot applications.
