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EIF4EBP1 phospho T37 + T46

Domain

The TOS motif mediates interaction with RPTOR, leading to promote phosphorylation by mTORC1 complex.

Function

Repressor of translation initiation that regulates EIF4E activity by preventing its assembly into the eIF4F complex: hypophosphorylated form competes with EIF4G1/EIF4G3 and strongly binds to EIF4E, leading to repress translation. In contrast, hyperphosphorylated form dissociates from EIF4E, allowing interaction between EIF4G1/EIF4G3 and EIF4E, leading to initiation of translation. Mediates the regulation of protein translation by hormones, growth factors and other stimuli that signal through the MAP kinase and mTORC1 pathways.

Post-translational modifications

Phosphorylated on serine and threonine residues in response to insulin, EGF and PDGF (PubMed:12588975, PubMed:12747827, PubMed:22578813, PubMed:24403073, PubMed:29236692, PubMed:7935836, PubMed:9465032). Phosphorylation at Thr-37, Thr-46, Ser-65 and Thr-70, corresponding to the hyperphosphorylated form, is regulated by mTORC1 and abolishes binding to EIF4E (PubMed:12588975, PubMed:12747827, PubMed:22578813, PubMed:24403073, PubMed:29236692, PubMed:7935836, PubMed:9465032).

Ubiquitinated: when eIF4E levels are low, hypophosphorylated form is ubiquitinated by the BCR(KLHL25) complex, leading to its degradation and serving as a homeostatic mechanism to maintain translation and prevent eIF4E inhibition when eIF4E levels are low. Not ubiquitinated when hyperphosphorylated (at Thr-37, Thr-46, Ser-65 and Thr-70) or associated with eIF4E.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the eIF4E-binding protein family.

Cellular localization

  • Cytoplasm
  • Nucleus
  • Localization to the nucleus is unaffected by phosphorylation status.

Alternative names

Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4E-binding protein 1, 4E-BP1, eIF4E-binding protein 1, Phosphorylated heat- and acid-stable protein regulated by insulin 1, PHAS-I, EIF4EBP1

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Oncology

Other research areas

  • Epigenetics

Molecular weight

12580Da

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