RNA, Ribosomal, 5.8S

**Definition:** Constituent of the 60S subunit of eukaryotic ribosomes. 5.8S rRNA is involved in the initiation of polypeptide synthesis in eukaryotes.

**Tree numbers:** - D13.444.735.686.660

**Synonyms:** - 5.8S RRNA - 5.8S Ribosomal RNA