Side by side comparison of ribosomes (IMAGE)

Center for Genomic Regulation

Side by side comparison of ribosomes

Caption

: Side by side comparison of a ribosome containing either RPL3 (red) or RPL3L (blue). The ribosomes are almost identical with the exception of the tail, which affects its surface and how it interacts with other proteins and receptors.

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Eva Novoa/Centre for Genomic Regulation

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