Characterization of a eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5A homolog from <it>Tamarix androssowii</it> involved in plant abiotic stress tolerance

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5A (eIF5A) promotes formation of the first peptide bond at the onset of protein synthesis. However, the function of eIF5A in plants is not well understood.</p> <p>Results</p...

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Main Authors: Wang Liuqiang, Xu Chenxi, Wang Chao, Wang Yucheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2229/12/118