The function of RPL7 (ribosomal protein L7, Ensembl gene identifier ENSG00000147604) is as follows. Component of the large ribosomal subunit (PubMed:12962325, PubMed:23636399, PubMed:32669547). The ribosome is a large ribonucleoprotein complex responsible for the synthesis of proteins in the cell (PubMed:12962325, PubMed:23636399, PubMed:32669547). Binds to G-rich structures in 28S rRNA and in mRNAs (PubMed:12962325). Plays a regulatory role in the translation apparatus; inhibits cell-free translation of mRNAs (PubMed:12962325). {ECO:0000269|PubMed:23636399, ECO:0000269|PubMed:32669547, ECO:0000305|PubMed:12962325}.