Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
A structural constituent of ribosome. Predicted to be involved in translation. Part of cytosolic small ribosomal subunit. Is active in synapse. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; genitourinary system; heart; hemolymphoid system gland; and liver. Orthologous to human RPS18 (ribosomal protein S18).