The nucleotide sequence of RPS26, the gene encoding a homologue of rib
osomal protein small subunit S26 in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, was dete
rmined. The deduced amino-acid sequence showed significant identity wi
th its counterparts from Neurospora crassa, human, rat and Arabidopsis
thaliana. Disruption of RPS26 resulted in the formation of micro-colo
nies, suggesting that it is important for the normal cell growth of S.
cerevisiae.