Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable small ribosomal subunit rRNA binding activity. Predicted to be a structural constituent of ribosome. Predicted to be involved in translation. Located in mitochondrion. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; foot mesenchyme; genitourinary system; and hemolymphoid system. Orthologous to human MRPS18C (mitochondrial ribosomal protein S18C).