Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
A structural constituent of ribosome. Predicted to be involved in translation. Located in cytoplasm. Part of cytosolic large ribosomal subunit. Is active in synapse. Is expressed in several structures, including forebrain; jaw; mandibular process; sensory organ; and skin. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in hypotrichosis 12. Orthologous to human RPL21 (ribosomal protein L21).