Ribosomal Protein bL27 Protects Translating Ribosomes from tmRNA-SmpB
Divyasorubini Seerpatham, George Wanes, Chathuri Pathirage, Mynthia Cabrera, Edu Usoro, Kristin S. Koutmou, Christine M. Dunham, Paul C. Whitford, Kenneth C. Keiler
This study identifies bL27's role in preventing tmRNA from interfering with protein synthesis during trans-translation in bacteria.
Science Advances · Aug 7, 2026Peer-reviewedBiochemistry