Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
A structural constituent of ribosome. Predicted to be involved in positive regulation of cell population proliferation; ribosomal small subunit biogenesis; and translation. Part of cytosolic small ribosomal subunit. Is active in synapse. Is expressed in several structures, including cerebral cortex; diaphragm; eye; genitourinary system; and soleus. Orthologous to human RPS9 (ribosomal protein S9).