Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables transketolase activity. Involved in pentose-phosphate shunt and xylulose 5-phosphate biosynthetic process. Acts upstream of or within regulation of growth. Located in myelin sheath. Is active in cytosol. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; genitourinary system; nervous system; respiratory system; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human TKT (transketolase).