This entry represents the C-terminal domain of the HflX protein [1]. HflX binds to the intersubunit face of the 50S subunit. Its C-terminal domain (CTD) predominantly interacts with the NTD of uL11 at the bL12 stalk base. Truncation of the CTD rendered HflX inactive in 70S splitting [1].

1: HflX is a ribosome-splitting factor rescuing stalled ribosomes under stress conditions. Zhang Y, Mandava CS, Cao W, Li X, Zhang D, Li N, Zhang Y, Zhang X, Qin Y, Mi K, Lei J, Sanyal S, Gao N; Nat Struct Mol Biol. 2015;22:906-913. PMID:26458047