RNA-binding component of the mitochondrial small ribosomal subunit (mt-SSU) that plays a role in mitochondrial protein synthesis . Stimulates mitochondrial mRNA translation of subunit components of the mitochondrial electron transport chain . Binds to the mitochondrial 12S rRNA (12S mt-rRNA) and tRNA(Glu) . Involved also in positive regulation of cell proliferation and tumor cell growth .
Subcellular locations: Cytoplasm, Mitochondrion
Overexpressed in hepatocellular carcinoma tissues compared with adjacent non-tumoral liver tissues (at protein level) . Ubiquitous .