Protein synthesis in the cell is performed on ribosomes, large ribonucleoprotein particles, which in bacteria consist of three RNA molecules and over 50 proteins. This review summarizes recent progress in understanding the mechanisms of the elongation phase of protein synthesis. Results from rapid kinetic analysis of elongation reactions are discussed in the light of recent structural data.

Keywords:
elongation factor, mRNA decoding, peptide-bond formation, rapid kinetics, translocation
© 2004 The Biochemical Society
2004
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