MRPL55
Description
The MRPL55 (mitochondrial ribosomal protein L55) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 1.
The MRPL55 gene encodes a protein that is part of the mitochondrial ribosome, specifically the large 39S subunit. Mitochondrial ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis within the mitochondria. This gene is located in the nucleus and its encoded protein is transported to the mitochondria. The protein is essential for the proper function of the mitochondrial ribosome and is involved in the production of proteins necessary for mitochondrial processes, including energy production.
The MRPL55 gene encodes a protein that is a component of the mitochondrial large ribosomal subunit (mt-LSU). This protein plays a crucial role in mitochondrial protein synthesis. Mitochondrial ribosomes (mitoribosomes) are responsible for the production of proteins within the mitochondria, the powerhouses of our cells. These proteins are essential for various cellular functions, including energy production. MRPL55, as part of the mt-LSU, contributes to the assembly and functionality of the mitoribosome, ensuring efficient protein production within the mitochondria.
MRPL55 is also known as AAVG5835, L55nt, MRP-L55, PRO19675, bL31m.
