Eukaryotes modify mRNA with an m7G cap: an  N7-methylated guanosine linked via a 5′ to 5′ triphosphate linkage, and by methylation at the 2'-hydroxyl of the penultimate nucleoside. What cofactors involved in the capping reaction? Show their structure and properties

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