"Eukaryotic Initiation Factors (eIFs)" are a group of proteins that play a vital role in the initiation of protein synthesis (translation) in eukaryotic cells. Translation is the process by which ribosomes synthesize proteins based on the information encoded in mRNA molecules. Eukaryotic initiation factors are involved in various steps of the translation process, including the assembly of ribosomes on mRNA, initiation of protein synthesis, and regulation of translation efficiency. These factors help ensure that protein synthesis is accurate and tightly controlled, as proteins are essential for virtually all cellular processes.
