Binds to 5S ribosomal RNA . Required for rRNA maturation and formation of the 60S ribosomal subunits. Promotes nucleolar location of PML .
Ribosomal protein L5 and L11 mutations are associated with cleft palate and abnormal thumbs in Diamond-Blackfan anemia patients.Gazda H.T., Sheen M.R., Vlachos A., Choesmel V., O'Donohue M.-F., Schneider H., Darras N., Hasman C., Sieff C.A., Newburger P.E., Ball S.E., Niewiadomska E., Matysiak M., Zaucha J.M., Glader B., Niemeyer C., Meerpohl J.J., Atsidaftos E. , Lipton J.M., Gleizes P.-E., Beggs A.H.Am. J. Hum. Genet. 83:769-780(2008)
Research Topic:Cell Cycle