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Bacterial Ribosome 30S Subunit (30S)

Target
30S
Molecular classification
Ribonucleoprotein, rRNA complex
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Overview

The bacterial ribosome is a large ribonucleoprotein complex responsible for protein synthesis in prokaryotic cells. The 30S subunit plays a central role in decoding messenger RNA (mRNA) and ensuring accurate translation of genetic information into proteins. It is composed of one molecule of 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and twenty-one ribosomal proteins (S1-S21). The 30S subunit is a major target for antibacterial drug development.

Other names
Small ribosomal subunit30S ribosomal subunit
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Mechanism of action

Interference with decoding or translocation steps by binding specific sites on or near functional centers within the 30S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis.

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Biological functions

Decoding mRNATranslation initiationTranslocation during protein synthesisProtein synthesis
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Disease associations

Infection
05

Safety considerations

Antibiotic resistanceOff-target effects of antibiotics
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Interacting drugs

Streptomycin

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