Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 3.2)
Predicted to have several functions, including L-allo-threonine aldolase activity; cation binding activity; and nucleic acid binding activity. Involved in regulation of aerobic respiration; regulation of mitochondrial translation; and regulation of oxidative phosphorylation. Localizes to mitochondrial inner membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; neural retina; placenta; skeleton; and submandibular gland primordium. Orthologous to human SHMT2 (serine hydroxymethyltransferase 2).