NCIt definition : Human EIF3K wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 19q13.2 and is approximately
18 kb in length. This allele, which encodes eukaryotic translation initiation factor
3 subunit K protein, plays a role in the initiation of protein synthesis.;
NCIt note : There is a report of a chromosomal aberration involving the EIF3K gene and the CYP39A1
gene, which is associated with breast cancer. (COSMIC);