Involved in the biogenesis of the 60S ribosomal subunit. Ensures the docking of GTPBP4/NOG1 to pre-60S particles (By similarity). Associated with nucleolar and cytoplasmic pre-60S particles (By similarity). At the end of biogenesis it dissociates from cytoplasmic pre-60S particles and is likely to be exchanged for its ribosomal homolog, RPL24 (By similarity). Belongs to the eukaryotic ribosomal protein eL24 family.