Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables mRNA binding activity and pyruvate kinase activity. Involved in canonical glycolysis and positive regulation of cytoplasmic translation. Located in cilium and rough endoplasmic reticulum. Is active in cytosol. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; genitourinary system; nervous system; respiratory system; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human PKM (pyruvate kinase M1/2).