Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable 5S rRNA binding activity. Predicted to be involved in rRNA import into mitochondrion. Located in mitochondrion. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; connective tissue; early conceptus; genitourinary system; and gut. Orthologous to human MRPL18 (mitochondrial ribosomal protein L18).