MRPS17
Description
The MRPS17 (mitochondrial ribosomal protein S17) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 7.
MRPS17 is a gene that encodes for a protein involved in mitochondrial protein synthesis. This protein is part of the small subunit of the mitochondrial ribosome, which is responsible for translating genetic information into proteins within the mitochondrion. The protein is moderately conserved between human and prokaryotic ribosomal proteins, highlighting its fundamental role in protein synthesis. Several pseudogenes corresponding to MRPS17 have been identified on various chromosomes, suggesting a history of gene duplication and evolution.
MRPS17, also known as 28S ribosomal protein S17, mitochondrial, is a component of the mitochondrial small ribosomal subunit (mt-SSU). It is involved in protein synthesis within the mitochondrion, a crucial process for cellular energy production.
MRPS17 is also known as HSPC011, MRP-S17, RPMS17, S17mt, uS17m.
