The function of EIF4G2 (eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4 gamma 2, Ensembl gene identifier ENSG00000110321) is as follows. Appears to play a role in the switch from cap-dependent to IRES-mediated translation during mitosis, apoptosis and viral infection. Cleaved by some caspases and viral proteases. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:11511540, ECO:0000269|PubMed:11943866, ECO:0000269|PubMed:9032289, ECO:0000269|PubMed:9049310}.