Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including gamma-aminobutyric acid metabolic process; nervous system development; and proteinogenic amino acid metabolic process. Located in myelin sheath. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; genitourinary system; integumental system; and sensory organ. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Neu-Laxova syndrome 1; PHGDH deficiency; and amino acid metabolic disorder. Orthologous to human PHGDH (phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase).