Eukaryotic Translation Initiation Factor 6

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

**Definition:** Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 6 (245 aa, ~27 kDa) is encoded by the human EIF6 gene. This protein is involved in miRNA-dependent silencing, transcription initiation and insulin responses.

**Synonyms:** - B(2)GCN Homolog - B4 Integrin Interactor - Beta-4 Integrin-Binding Protein - CAB - EIF-6 - EIF6 - Integrin Beta 4 Binding Protein - eIF-6 - p27(BBP) - p27BBP