translation reinitiation

Term ID

GO:0002188

Synonyms

Definition

A gene-specific translational control mechanism where the small ribosomal subunit remains attached to the mRNA following termination of translation, then resumes scanning on the same mRNA molecule and initiates again at a downstream start site. Reinitiation depends on de novo recruitment of the ternary complex that is required to recognize the next AUG codon. (2)

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO