EEF2 eukaryotic translation elongation factor 2 [ Homo sapiens (human) ] - Gene - Data resources

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EEF2 eukaryotic translation elongation factor 2 [ Homo sapiens (human) ]
Source: NCBI Gene (ID 1938)

Symbol: EEF2

Full name: eukaryotic translation elongation factor 2

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Also known as: EEF-2; EF-2; EF2; SCA26

Summary: This gene encodes a member of the GTP-binding translation elongation factor family. This protein is an essential factor for protein synthesis. It promotes the GTP-dependent translocation of the nascent protein chain from the A-site to the P-site of the ribosome. This protein is completely inactivated by EF-2 kinase phosporylation. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Expression: Ubiquitous expression in ovary (RPKM 918.2), thyroid (RPKM 609.1) and 25 other tissues

Orthologs: mouse

Gene size: 9408bp

Exon count: 15