A structural constituent of ribosome. Involved in maturation of SSU-rRNA and ribosomal subunit export from nucleus. Part of cytosolic small ribosomal subunit. Orthologous to human RPS5 (ribosomal protein S5).
SGD Description
Protein component of the small (40S) ribosomal subunit; least basic of non-acidic ribosomal proteins; phosphorylated in vivo; essential for viability; homologous to mammalian ribosomal protein S5 and bacterial S7