rplX RL24_STAA9 50S ribosomal protein L24 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 (By similarity). One of the proteins that surrounds the polypeptide exit tunnel on the outside of the subunit (By similarity). MHIKKGDNVKVIAGKDKGKEGKVIATLPKKDRVVVEGVNIMKKHQKPTQLNPEGGILETEAAIHVSNVQLLDPKTNEPTRVGYKFVDGKKVRIAKKSGEEIKSNN SaurJH9_2266 105