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EIF2AK1 eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 alpha kinase 1

Gene ID: 27102, updated on 28-Oct-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: HCR; HRI; hHRI; LEMSPAD

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene acts at the level of translation initiation to downregulate protein synthesis in response to stress. The encoded protein is a kinase that can be inactivated by hemin. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2008]

Genomic context

Location:
7p22.1
Sequence:
Chromosome: 7; NC_000007.14 (6022247..6059175, complement)
Total number of exons:
16

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