Ribosomal Protein

RPS24 is a member of the S24E family of ribosomal proteins. RPS24 is situated in the cytoplasm. Numerous transcript variations encoding different isoforms were identified for this gene. There are multiple processed pseudogenes of this gene distributed all over the genome just like other genes encoding ribosomal proteins. Alterations in RPS24 cause Diamond-Blackfan anemia.

Ribosomal Protein S20 (RPS20) encodes a ribosomal protein which is a component of the 40S subunit. RPS20, which is located in the cytoplasm, is a part of the S10P family of ribosomal proteins. RPS20 is co-transcribed with the small nucleolar RNA gene U54, which is located in its second intron. There are multiple processed pseudogenes of RPS20 dispersed through the genome as typical for genes encoding ribosomal proteins.

Ribosomal protein S2, (RPS2) is a member of the S5P familyof ribosomal proteins. Ribosomes, the organelles which catalyze protein synthesis, consist of a small 40S subunit and a large 60S subunit. Jointly these subunits are composed of 4 RNA species and approximately 80 structurally differentproteins. RPS2 is a ribosomal protein which is a component of the 40S subunit. RPS2located in the cytoplasm. RPS2 shares sequence similarity with mouse LLRep3. RPS2 has been associated with diamond-blackfan anemia, and herpes simplex.

Ribosomal Protein S19, also known as RPS19, is a part of the S19E family of ribosomal proteins. RPS19 is located in the cytoplasm and required for pre-rRNA processing and maturation of 40S ribosomal subunits. Mutations in RPS19 trigger Diamond-Blackfan anemia, a constitutional erythroblastopenia characterized by absent or decreased erythroid precursors, in a subset of patients.

40S ribosomal protein S18 (RPS18) is a member of the ribosomal protein S13P family.RPS18 is located in the cytoplasm. Ribosomes, the organelles which catalyze protein synthesis, consist of a small 40S subunit and a large 60S subunit.Jointly these subunits are composed of 4 RNA species and approximately 80 structurally distinct proteins. RPS18 encodes a ribosomal protein which is a component of the 40S subunit. RPS18 is a recognized binding partner of Cofilin and has been proposed to be a novel substrate for CaMKII. Among the diseases associated with RPS18 are bowen-conradi syndrome, and pasteurellosis.

Ribosomes are the organelles which catalyze protein synthesis and comprised of a small 40S subunit and a large 60S subunit. Combined, the small 40S and large 60S subunits are composed of 4 RNA types and about 80 structurally distinct proteins. RPS16, a ribosomal protein, is a component of the 40S subunit and a member of the S9P family of ribosomal proteins. RPS16 is situated in the cytoplasm. Just like other genes encoding ribosomal proteins, there are numerous processed pseudogenes of RPS16 spread through the genome.

Ribosomal protein S14 (RPS14) is a ribosomal protein, which is a member of the S11P family of ribosomal proteins. Ribosomes are the organelles which catalyze protein synthesis and composed of a small and a large subunit that consist of over 80 different ribosomal proteins. RPS14 is a component of the 40S subunit which localizes to the cytoplasm.

40S ribosomal protein S13 (RPS13), is a member of the ribosomal protein S15P family. Ribosomes are the organelles which catalyze protein synthesis, consist of a small 40S subunit and a large 60S subunit. RPS13 is located in the cytoplasm and contains multiple phosphorylated residues. Similar to other ribosomal proteins, Ribosomal Protein S13 exists as multiple processed pseudogenes which are scattered throughout the genome.

RPS12 is a ribosomal protein which is a part of the 40S subunit. RPS12 is a member of theS12E family of ribosomal proteins. RPS12 placed in the cytoplasm.RPS12 proteins exist as multiple processed pseudogenes which are scattered throughout the genome.

Ribosomes (the organelles that catalyze protein synthesis) consist of a small 40S subunit and a large 60S subunit. Jointly these subunits are composed of 4 RNA species and approximately 80 structurally distinct proteins. RPS10 which is is located in the cytoplasm and a part of the S10E family of ribosomal proteins, is a ribosomal protein that is a component of the 40S subunit. Variable expression of this gene in colorectal cancers compared to adjacent normal tissues has been observed, although no correlation between the level of expression and the severity of the disease has been found.

Ribosomes, the organelles which catalyze protein synthesis, contain a small 40S subunit and a large 60S subunit. Together these subunits are composed of 4 RNA species and nearly 80 structurally distinct proteins. This gene encodes a ribosomal phosphoprotein which is a component of the 60S subunit. The protein, which is a functional equivalent of the E. coli L7/L12 ribosomal protein, is a member of the L12P family of ribosomal proteins and has a vital part in the elongation step of protein synthesis. In opposed to most ribosomal proteins, which are basic, the encoded protein is acidic.The P1 C-terminal end is nearly identical to the C-terminal ends of the ribosomal phosphoproteins P0 and P2. The P1 protein can interact with P0 and P2 to form a pentameric complex consisting of P1 and P2 dimers, and a P0 monomer. P1 is located in the cytoplasm. As is typical for genes encoding ribosomal proteins, there are multiple processed pseudogenes of this gene distributed all over the genome.

Ribosomes, the organelles which catalyze protein synthesis, contain a small 40S subunit and a large 60S subunit. Together these subunits are composed of 4 RNA species and nearly 80 structurally distinct proteins. This gene encodes a ribosomal phosphoprotein which is a component of the 60S subunit. The protein, which is a functional equivalent of the E. coli L7/L12 ribosomal protein, is a member of the L12P family of ribosomal proteins and has a vital part in the elongation step of protein synthesis. In opposed to most ribosomal proteins, which are basic, the encoded protein is acidic.The P1 C-terminal end is nearly identical to the C-terminal ends of the ribosomal phosphoproteins P0 and P2. The P1 protein can interact with P0 and P2 to form a pentameric complex consisting of P1 and P2 dimers, and a P0 monomer. P1 is located in the cytoplasm. Two alternatively spliced transcript variants which encode varies proteins have been detected. As is typical for genes encoding ribosomal proteins, there are multiple processed pseudogenes of this gene distributed all over the genome.

The ribosomal phosphoproteins, also called P protein antigens, are associated with the large ribosomal subunit and therefore are antigenic targets with a cytoplasmic localization. Three P proteins have been described: P0 with a molecular weight of 35 kDa, P1 (19 kDa) and P2 (17 kDa). RPLP0 is a ribosomal protein that is a component of the 60S subunit. RPLP0 belongs to the L10P family of ribosomal proteins. RPLP0 is a neutral phosphoprotein having a C-terminal end that is nearly identical to the C-terminal ends of the acidic ribosomal phosphoproteins P1 & P2. The P0 protein interacts with P1 and P2 to form a pentameric complex consisting of P1 and P2 dimers, and a P0 monomer. As is typical for genes encoding ribosomal proteins, there are multiple processed pseudogenes of RPLP0 scattered throughout the genome.
Autoantibodies against ribosomal P proteins are present in 10 % of SLE patients. If anti-ribosomal P antibodies were to occur in the absence of other typical SLE associated autoantibodies, they may account for some patients with so-called ANA-negative lupus. It has been reported that lupus patients positive for anti-ribosomal P autoantibodies have a high frequency of CNS involvement, suggesting a marker use for these antibodies.

60S ribosomal protein L8 (RPL8) is a member of the ribosomal protein L2P family. Ribosomes consist of a small 40S subunit and a large 60S subunit. RPL8 is found in the cytoplasm and exists as a component of the 60S subunit where it is assumed to have role in aminoacyl-tRNA binding, specifically at the ribosomal subunit interface. In rats, the RPL8 protein connects with the 5.8S rRNA, and possibly participates in the binding of aminoacyl-tRNA, and is a component of the elongation factor 2-binding site at the ribosomal subunit interface.

Ribosomal Protein L7A (RPL7A) is a ribosomal protein which is a component of the 60S subunit. RPL7A protein is a member of the L7AE family of ribosomal proteins. RPL7A interacts with a subclass of nuclear hormone receptors, including thyroid hormone receptor, and hinder their ability to transactivate by inhibiting their binding to their DNA response elements.

Ribosomal Protein L5, also known as RPL5 is a part of the ribosomal protein L18P family. RPL5 which binds 5S RNA is necessary for rRNA maturation and structure of the 60S ribosomal subunits.

Ribosomes, the organelles which catalyze protein synthesis, contain a small 40S subunit and a large 60S subunit. Together these subunits are composed of 4 RNA species and nearly 80 structurally different proteins. RPL35A is a component of the 60S subunit of the ribosomal protein and a member of the L35AE family of ribosomal proteins. RPL35A is situated in the cytoplasm. The rat protein is known to bind to both initiator and elongator tRNAs, therefore, it is located at the P site, or P and A sites, of the ribosome. Though RPL35A was initially mapped to chromosome 18, it has been proven that it is located at 3q29-qter. Transcript variants utilizing alternative transcription initiation sites and alternative polyA signals exist. As is typical for genes encoding ribosomal proteins, there are several processed pseudogenes of this gene spread all over the genome.

Ribosomal Protein L35, also known as RPL35 is a ribosomal protein which is a component of the 60S subunit. Ribosomes are the organelles which catalyze protein synthesis, they consist of a small 40S subunit and a large 60S subunit. Jointly these subunits are composed of 4 RNA species and about 80 structurally different proteins. RPL35 is a member of the L29P family of ribosomal proteins. RPL35 is located in the cytoplasm. As typicaly for genes encoding ribosomal proteins, there are multiple processed pseudogenes of RPL35 dispersed through the genome.

Ribosomes, the organelles which catalyze protein synthesis, contain a small 40S subunit and a large 60S subunit. Together these subunits are composed of 4 RNA species and nearly 80 structurally different proteins. RPL34 is a member of the L34E family of ribosomal proteins and it encodes a ribosomal protein which is a component of the 60S subunit. RPL34 is found in the cytoplasm and has been mapped to 4q though it was initially believed it is located at 17q21. Transcript variants which are a result of alternative splicing, alternative transcription initiation sites, and/or alternative polyadenylation exist; all encode the same protein. As is typical for genes encoding ribosomal proteins, there are several processed pseudogenes of this gene spread all over the genome.

Ribosomes are the organelles which catalyze protein synthesis and composed of a small and a large subunit that consist of over 80 different ribosomal proteins. RPL31, a member of the L31E family of ribosomal proteins, is a component of the 60S subunit ribosome protein located in the cytoplasm. High levels of expression of RPL31 were detected in familial adenomatous polyps. Multiple processed pseudogenes of this gene were detached through the genome, as is typical for genes encoding ribosomal proteins.

Ribosomal Protein L30 (RPL30) is a member of the L30E family of ribosomal proteins. RPL30 is a ribosomal protein which is a component of the 60S subunit. RPL30 is located in the cytoplasm. The RPL30 gene is co-transcribed with the U72 small nucleolar RNA gene, which is located in its 4th intron.

60S ribosomal protein L26-like 1 (RPL26L1) is a member of the ribosomal protein family and has a role in protein synthesis. RPL26L1 is situated in the cytoplasm. RPL26L1 shares a great sequence similarity with ribosomal protein L26. Currently it is unknown whether the RPL26L1 is a functional ribosomal protein or if it has developed a function which is independent of the ribosome.

RPL23A is a ribosomal protein which is a component of the 60S subunit. Ribosomes, the organelles which catalyze protein synthesis, consist of a small 40S subunit and a large 60S subunit. Together these subunits are composed of 4 RNA species and approximately 80 structurally different proteins. RPL23A is a member of the L23P family of ribosomal proteins. It is located in the cytoplasm. Recombinant Human Ribosomal Protein L23A may be one of the target molecules involved in mediating growth inhibition. The corresponding protein binds to a specific site on the 26S rRNA in yeast.

RPL22, a cytoplasmic ribosomal protein, is a member of the L22E family of ribosomal proteins and a component of the 60S subunit. RPL22 binds specifically to Epstein-Barr virus-encoded RNAs (EBERs) 1 and 2.

Ribosomal Protein L18A (RPL18A) is a ribosomal protein which is a component of the 60S subunit, belongs to the L18AE family of ribosomal proteins. RPL18A is located in the cytoplasm. RPL18A is co-transcribed with the U68 snoRNA, which is located in its 3rd intron. The RPL18A protein may play a role in viral replication by interacting with the hepatitis C virus internal ribosome entry site (IRES).

Ribosomes, the organelles which catalyze protein synthesis, consist of a small 40S subunit and a large 60S subunit. Together these subunits are comprised of four RNA species and approximately 80 structurally distinct proteins. Ribosomal Protein L12 (RPL12) protein is a member of the L11P family of ribosomal proteins. RPL12 is a component of the 60S subunit, which is located in the cytoplasm. RPL12 binds directly to the 26S rRNA.

Ribosomes are the organelles which catalyze protein synthesis, they’re comprised of a small 40S subunit and a large 60S subunit. Ribosomal Protein L11 (RPL11) is a member of the L5P family of ribosomal proteins. RPL11 is a ribosomal protein which is a component of the 60S subunit. RPL11 is found in the cytoplasm. The RPL11 protein most likely associates with the 5S rRNA.

RPS7 is a member of the S3P family of ribosomal proteins and is situated in the cytoplasm. RPS7 takes part in ribosomal stress, connecting ribosome biogenesis to cell death or cell cycle arrest. In addition, RPS7 cooperates with MDM2 and negatively regulate the MDM2-mediated degradation of p53.

Ribosomal Protein S6 Kinase Beta-1 Isoform A or RPS6KB1 is type of serine/threonine kinas. The protein effects on the PIP3 and phosphoinositide-dependent kinase-1 as part of the PI3 kinase pathway. Protein synthesis is induced by Phosphorylation of S6 in the ribosome. It was shown that phosphorylation of p70S6K at threonine 389 acts as mTOR activation indication and corresponded along with the inhibition of autophagy in different cases, nonetheless new studies has shown that the p70S6K activity has a constructive and increasing affect of autophagy.

40S ribosomal protein S5 (RPS5) is a ribosomal protein, which is a member of the ribosomal protein S7P family.Ribosomes, which are the organelles that catalyze protein synthesis, composed of a small subunit and a large subunit that comprise of over 80 distinct ribosomal proteins. RPS5 is a 204 amino acid component of the 40S complex. RPS5 proteins exist as multiple processed pseudogenes which are scattered throughout the genome. RPS5 is expressed at varying amounts in colorectal cancer cells, proposing a possible role in carconigenesis.

Ribosomal Protein 4X (RPS4X) is ribosomal protein S4, a component of the 40S subunit which is a part from the S4E family of ribosomal proteins. Ribosomal protein S4 is the only ribosomal protein known to be encoded by more than one gene, that is RPS4X and ribosomal protein S4, Y-linked (RPS4Y). Both isoforms encoded by these genes are not the same, but are functionally alike.

RPS3A is a member of the S3AE family of ribosomal proteins. Ribosomes, the organelles which catalyze protein synthesis, composed of a large 60S subunit and a small 40S subunit. Together these subunits consist of 4 RNA classes and around 80 structurally diverse proteins. RPS3A, a component of the 40S subunit, is a ribosomal protein that is situated in the cytoplasm. Interference of the gene encoding rat ribosomal protein S3a, in v-fos-transformed rat cells cause a degeneration of the transformed phenotype.

40S ribosomal protein S3 is a member of the S3P family of ribosomal proteins. RPS3 facilitates the formation of the mRNA binding site 3' of the codon in the decoding site. Moreover, RPS3 takes part in DNA damage recognition due to its affinity for abasic sites and 7, 8-dihydro-8-oxoguanine residues and its collaboration with human base excision repair proteins OGG1 and Ref-1. Expression of RPS3 is higher in colon adenocarcinomas and adenomatous polyps compared to adjacent normal colonic mucosa.