EIF1AX

EIF1AX is a gene that provides instructions for making a protein called eukaryotic translation initiation factor 1A, X-chromosomal. This protein is a component of the translation initiation complex, a group of proteins that plays a crucial role in starting the process of protein synthesis in cells. Specifically, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 1A, X-chromosomal helps bind to the ribosome, which is the cellular machinery responsible for making proteins, and the messenger RNA (mRNA) molecule. This binding is essential for correctly positioning the ribosome to begin translating the mRNA sequence into a chain of amino acids, which will eventually fold into a functional protein. The EIF1AX gene is located on the X chromosome. Mutations in EIF1AX have been linked to certain developmental disorders, including intellectual disability and variations in physical appearance. Research into the precise functions of EIF1AX and the consequences of its alterations is ongoing, aiming to further understand its role in human development and health.