FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as RM40_YEAST, MRPL40. Component of the mitochondrial ribosome (mitoribosome), a dedicated translation machinery responsible for the synthesis of mitochondrial genome-encoded proteins, including at least some of the essential transmembrane subunits of the mitochondrial respiratory chain. The mitoribosomes are attached to the mitochondrial inner membrane and translation products are cotranslationally integrated into the membrane. Component of the mitochondrial large ribosomal subunit (mt-LSU). Mature yeast 74S mitochondrial ribosomes consist of a small (37S) and a large (54S) subunit. The 37S small subunit contains a 15S ribosomal RNA (15S mt-rRNA) and 34 different proteins. The 54S large subunit contains a 21S rRNA (21S mt-rRNA) and 46 different proteins. uL24m forms the wall of the exit tunnel.

EXTERNAL LINKS

MRPL40

54S ribosomal protein L40, mitochondrial

MRPL40

Molecular Synopsis