Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables malonyl-CoA decarboxylase activity. Involved in malonyl-CoA catabolic process and positive regulation of fatty acid oxidation. Located in mitochondrial matrix. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; nervous system; nose; respiratory system; and urinary system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in cardiomyopathy. Orthologous to human MLYCD (malonyl-CoA decarboxylase).