Gene: EIF2B4

Alternate names for this Gene: EIF-2B|EIF2B|EIF2Bdelta

Gene Summary: Eukaryotic initiation factor 2B (EIF2B), which is necessary for protein synthesis, is a GTP exchange factor composed of five different subunits. The protein encoded by this gene is the fourth, or delta, subunit. Defects in this gene are a cause of leukoencephalopathy with vanishing white matter (VWM) and ovarioleukodystrophy. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 2

Location in Chromosome : 2p23.3

Description of this Gene: eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2B subunit delta

Type of Gene: protein-coding

rs2280737 in EIF2B4 gene and Arthritis, Gouty PMID 23263486 2013 Genome-wide association analyses identify 18 new loci associated with serum urate concentrations.

PMID 20884846 2010 Multiple genetic loci influence serum urate levels and their relationship with gout and cardiovascular disease risk factors.

rs2280737 in EIF2B4 gene and Gout PMID 23263486 2013 Genome-wide association analyses identify 18 new loci associated with serum urate concentrations.

PMID 20884846 2010 Multiple genetic loci influence serum urate levels and their relationship with gout and cardiovascular disease risk factors.