Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
A structural constituent of ribosome. Predicted to be involved in regulation of translational fidelity; ribosomal small subunit assembly; and translation. Part of cytosolic small ribosomal subunit. Is active in synapse. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; embryo ectoderm; genitourinary system; gut; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human RPS5 (ribosomal protein S5).