The function of RPL22 (ribosomal protein L22, ENSG00000116251) is as follows. Component of the large ribosomal subunit (PubMed:23636399, PubMed:32669547). The ribosome is a large ribonucleoprotein complex responsible for the synthesis of proteins in the cell (PubMed:23636399, PubMed:32669547). {ECO:0000269|PubMed:23636399, ECO:0000269|PubMed:32669547}.