Enables mRNA 5'-UTR binding activity. Involved in positive regulation of translation. Located in cytoplasm. Is expressed in germ line and somatic cell. Orthologous to human EIF3G (eukaryotic translation initiation factor 3 subunit G).
WB Description
eif-3.G encodes a homolog of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 3, subunit 4 that affects embryonic viability, fertility, and growth.