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Regulation of translation in erythropoietic cells by heme levels

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If heme levels fall, the heme-controlled kinase becomes active and phosphorylates eIF2 (red arrow).

This blocks further translation by tying this factor into a stable complex with eIF2B.

When heme levels are adequate, the kinase is inhibited, and eIF2 is available for translation initiation.
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