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). Component of the large ribosomal subunit (PubMed:23636399, PubMed:32669547). Interacts with CRY1 (By similarity). Interacts with DICER1, AGO2, TARBP2, MOV10 and EIF6; they form a large RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC) (PubMed:17507929). Chromosomal recombination involving RPL7A activates the receptor kinase domain of the TRK oncogene. Belongs to the eukaryotic ribosomal protein eL8 family.