Component of the large ribosomal subunit. The ribosome is a large ribonucleoprotein complex responsible for the synthesis of proteins in the cell. Component of the large ribosomal subunit (By similarity). Interacts with CRY1 (PubMed:19129230). Interacts with DICER1, AGO2, TARBP2, MOV10 and EIF6; they form a large RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC) (By similarity). Belongs to the eukaryotic ribosomal protein eL8 family. Truncated N-terminus.