Eukaryotic Translation Initiation Factor 4F

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** A protein complex comprised of a heterotetrameric core, eukaryotic initiation factor 4A, 4E, and 4 gamma, bound to other factors; the exact composition of varies with the cellular environmental conditions. This complex recognizes the 5' cap of mRNA and promotes the initiation of translation.

**Synonyms:** - eIF-4F - eIF4F