rps-23 encodes a small ribosomal subunit S23 protein; by homology, RPS-23 is predicted to function in protein biosynthesis; in C. elegans, RPS-23 activity is required for germline development, vulval morphogenesis, and the overall health of the animal.
Predicted to be a structural constituent of ribosome. Predicted to be involved in cytoplasmic translation. Predicted to be located in ribosome. Predicted to be part of cytosolic small ribosomal subunit and polysomal ribosome. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in brachycephaly, trichomegaly, and developmental delay. Is an ortholog of human RPS23 (ribosomal protein S23).
Map position created from combination of previous interpolated map position (based on known location of sequence) and allele information. Therefore this is not a genetic map position based on recombination frequencies or genetic experiments. This was done on advice of the CGC.