This family represents the N-terminal region (approximately 8 residues) of the eukaryotic mitochondrial 39-S ribosomal protein L47 (MRP-L47). Mitochondrial ribosomal proteins (MRPs) are the counterparts of the cytoplasmic ribosomal proteins, in that they fulfil similar functions in protein biosynthesis. However, they are distinct in number, features and primary structure [1].

1: Mitochondrial ribosomal proteins (MRPs) of yeast. Graack HR, Wittmann-Liebold B; Biochem J 1998;329:433-448. PMID:9445368