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EIF4EBP2

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EIF4EBP2
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Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4E-binding protein 2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the EIF4EBP2 gene.[5][6][7]

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Animal studies

EIF4EBP2 knockout mice have been used as an animal model of autism. Mice without the Eif4ebp2 gene exhibited autism-like symptoms, including poor social interaction, altered communication and repetitive behaviors. Knockout mice have high levels of Neuroligins.[8]

Interactions

EIF4EBP2 has been shown to interact with EIF4E.[5][9]

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