Ribosome small subunit
PDB ID: 1FJGRibosomes build new proteins based on the genetic information carried in messenger RNA. This landmark structure was one of the first structures of the small subunit, opening up the field for further study.
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Discussed Structures from Ribosomal Subunits
ribosome large subunit
ribosome small subunit
ribosome small subunit
Reference
PDB ID: 1FJG
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Carter, A.P., Clemons Jr., W.M., Brodersen, D.E., Morgan-Warren, R.J., Wimberly, B.T., Ramakrishnan, V. (2000) Functional insights from the structure of the 30S ribosomal subunit and its interactions with antibiotics. Nature 407: 340-8

