[Effective in the initiation of protein synthesis. The initiating methionine residue enters the ribosome as N-formylmethionyl tRNA. This process occurs in Escherichia coli and other bacteria as well as in the mitochondria of eucaryotic cells. ( MSH )]
UMLS (CSP) C0027228 - Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein
- Biologically Active Substance