MRPL15
Description
The MRPL15 (mitochondrial ribosomal protein L15) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 8.
MRPL15 is a gene that encodes a protein called 39S ribosomal protein L15, mitochondrial. This protein is part of the mitochondrial ribosome, which is responsible for protein synthesis within the mitochondria. Mitochondrial ribosomes are different from ribosomes found in the cytoplasm of the cell. They are smaller and have a different composition. MRPL15 belongs to a family of ribosomal proteins called the EcoL15 family. There is also a pseudogene for MRPL15 on chromosome 15q, which is a non-functional copy of the gene.
MRPL15 is a key component of the mitochondrial ribosome, specifically the large 39S subunit. It plays a crucial role in protein synthesis within the mitochondria, which is essential for cellular energy production and other vital functions. The protein is part of the ribosomal complex that helps translate genetic information from mitochondrial DNA into functional proteins.
MRPL15 is also known as HSPC145, L15mt, MRP-L15, MRP-L7, RPML7, uL15m.
