mRNA's that are ready for translation have a circular structure caused by interaction between PABP bound to the 3' poly(A) tail and the eIF4E-eIF4G-PAIP complex bound to the 7-methylguanosine cap. The interaction between poly(A)-PABP and the eIF4G-eIF4E complex stimulates affinity of eIF4E for the cap and improves translation.
Gallie, DR
Kean, KM, Michel, YM, Borman, AM, Malnou, CE
Gorgoni, B, Gray, NK
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