Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables L-malate dehydrogenase activity. Involved in gluconeogenesis and tricarboxylic acid cycle. Located in membrane. Is active in mitochondrial matrix. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; nervous system; respiratory system; sensory organ; and urinary system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 51. Orthologous to human MDH2 (malate dehydrogenase 2).