Ribosomal protein Ctc, binding 5S RNA; Not required for exponential growth; probably functions in vegetatively growing cells, maybe required for accurate translation under stress conditions.

Ribosomal protein L1 (BL1); Binds directly to 23S rRNA. The L1 stalk is quite mobile in the ribosome, and is involved in E site tRNA release. Belongs to the universal ribosomal protein uL1 family.

Ribosomal protein Ctc, binding 5S RNA; Not required for exponential growth; probably functions in vegetatively growing cells, maybe required for accurate translation under stress conditions.

Ribosomal protein L2 (BL2); One of the primary rRNA binding proteins. Required for association of the 30S and 50S subunits to form the 70S ribosome, for tRNA binding and peptide bond formation. It has been suggested to have peptidyltransferase activity; this is somewhat controversial. Makes several contacts with the 16S rRNA in the 70S ribosome. Belongs to the universal ribosomal protein uL2 family.

Ribosomal protein Ctc, binding 5S RNA; Not required for exponential growth; probably functions in vegetatively growing cells, maybe required for accurate translation under stress conditions.

Ribosomal protein L3 (BL3); One of the primary rRNA binding proteins, it binds directly near the 3'-end of the 23S rRNA, where it nucleates assembly of the 50S subunit (By similarity). Strongly stimulates 23S rRNA precursor processing by mini-ribonuclease 3 (MrnC); 20-30% DMSO can replace L3, suggesting the protein may alter rRNA conformation; Belongs to the universal ribosomal protein uL3 family.

Ribosomal protein Ctc, binding 5S RNA; Not required for exponential growth; probably functions in vegetatively growing cells, maybe required for accurate translation under stress conditions.

Ribosomal protein L5 (BL6); This is 1 of the proteins that binds and probably mediates the attachment of the 5S RNA into the large ribosomal subunit, where it forms part of the central protuberance. In the 70S ribosome it contacts protein S13 of the 30S subunit (bridge B1b), connecting the 2 subunits; this bridge is implicated in subunit movement. Contacts the P site tRNA; the 5S rRNA and some of its associated proteins might help stabilize positioning of ribosome-bound tRNAs.

Ribosomal protein Ctc, binding 5S RNA; Not required for exponential growth; probably functions in vegetatively growing cells, maybe required for accurate translation under stress conditions.

Ribosomal protein L6 (BL8); This protein binds to the 23S rRNA, and is important in its secondary structure. It is located near the subunit interface in the base of the L7/L12 stalk, and near the tRNA binding site of the peptidyltransferase center.

Ribosomal protein Ctc, binding 5S RNA; Not required for exponential growth; probably functions in vegetatively growing cells, maybe required for accurate translation under stress conditions.

Ribosomal protein L9; Binds to the 23S rRNA.

Ribosomal protein Ctc, binding 5S RNA; Not required for exponential growth; probably functions in vegetatively growing cells, maybe required for accurate translation under stress conditions.

Ribosomal protein L10 (BL5); Forms part of the ribosomal stalk, playing a central role in the interaction of the ribosome with GTP-bound translation factors (such as IF-2, EF-Tu, EF-G and RF3).

Ribosomal protein Ctc, binding 5S RNA; Not required for exponential growth; probably functions in vegetatively growing cells, maybe required for accurate translation under stress conditions.

Ribosomal protein L11 (BL11); Forms part of the ribosomal stalk which helps the ribosome interact with GTP-bound translation factors; Belongs to the universal ribosomal protein uL11 family.

Ribosomal protein Ctc, binding 5S RNA; Not required for exponential growth; probably functions in vegetatively growing cells, maybe required for accurate translation under stress conditions.

Ribosomal protein L12 (BL9); Forms part of the ribosomal stalk which helps the ribosome interact with GTP-bound translation factors. Is thus essential for accurate translation.

Ribosomal protein Ctc, binding 5S RNA; Not required for exponential growth; probably functions in vegetatively growing cells, maybe required for accurate translation under stress conditions.

Ribosomal protein L13; This protein is one of the early assembly proteins of the 50S ribosomal subunit, although it is not seen to bind rRNA by itself. It is important during the early stages of 50S assembly.

Ribosomal protein Ctc, binding 5S RNA; Not required for exponential growth; probably functions in vegetatively growing cells, maybe required for accurate translation under stress conditions.

Ribosomal protein L14; Binds to 23S rRNA. Forms part of two intersubunit bridges in the 70S ribosome; Belongs to the universal ribosomal protein uL14 family.

Ribosomal protein Ctc, binding 5S RNA; Not required for exponential growth; probably functions in vegetatively growing cells, maybe required for accurate translation under stress conditions.

Ribosomal protein L15; Binds to the 23S rRNA; Belongs to the universal ribosomal protein uL15 family.

Ribosomal protein Ctc, binding 5S RNA; Not required for exponential growth; probably functions in vegetatively growing cells, maybe required for accurate translation under stress conditions.

Ribosomal protein L16; Binds 23S rRNA and is also seen to make contacts with the A and possibly P site tRNAs; Belongs to the universal ribosomal protein uL16 family.

Ribosomal protein Ctc, binding 5S RNA; Not required for exponential growth; probably functions in vegetatively growing cells, maybe required for accurate translation under stress conditions.

Ribosomal protein L17 (BL15); Evidence 1a: Function experimentally demonstrated in the studied strain; Product type s: structure.

Ribosomal protein Ctc, binding 5S RNA; Not required for exponential growth; probably functions in vegetatively growing cells, maybe required for accurate translation under stress conditions.

Ribosomal protein L18; This is one of the proteins that binds and probably mediates the attachment of the 5S RNA into the large ribosomal subunit, where it forms part of the central protuberance.

Ribosomal protein Ctc, binding 5S RNA; Not required for exponential growth; probably functions in vegetatively growing cells, maybe required for accurate translation under stress conditions.

Ribosomal protein L19; This protein is located at the 30S-50S ribosomal subunit interface and may play a role in the structure and function of the aminoacyl-tRNA binding site; Belongs to the bacterial ribosomal protein bL19 family.

Ribosomal protein Ctc, binding 5S RNA; Not required for exponential growth; probably functions in vegetatively growing cells, maybe required for accurate translation under stress conditions.

Ribosomal protein L20; Binds directly to 23S ribosomal RNA and is necessary for the in vitro assembly process of the 50S ribosomal subunit. It is not involved in the protein synthesizing functions of that subunit (By similarity).

Ribosomal protein Ctc, binding 5S RNA; Not required for exponential growth; probably functions in vegetatively growing cells, maybe required for accurate translation under stress conditions.

Ribosomal protein L22 (BL17); This protein binds specifically to 23S rRNA; its binding is stimulated by other ribosomal proteins, e.g. L4, L17, and L20. It is important during the early stages of 50S assembly. It makes multiple contacts with different domains of the 23S rRNA in the assembled 50S subunit and ribosome (By similarity).

Ribosomal protein Ctc, binding 5S RNA; Not required for exponential growth; probably functions in vegetatively growing cells, maybe required for accurate translation under stress conditions.

Ribosomal protein L23; One of the early assembly proteins it binds 23S rRNA. One of the proteins that surrounds the polypeptide exit tunnel on the outside of the ribosome. Forms the main docking site for trigger factor binding to the ribosome; Belongs to the universal ribosomal protein uL23 family.

Ribosomal protein Ctc, binding 5S RNA; Not required for exponential growth; probably functions in vegetatively growing cells, maybe required for accurate translation under stress conditions.

Ribosomal protein L24 (BL23); One of two assembly initiator proteins, it binds directly to the 5'-end of the 23S rRNA, where it nucleates assembly of the 50S subunit. Has also been isolated as a basic, heat-shock stable DNA- binding protein from the B.subtilis nucleoid. It binds cooperatively to double-stranded supercoiled DNA which it further compacts into complexes 15-17 nm in diameter. Overexpression of the protein disrupts nucleoid segregation and positioning.