Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables pyridoxal kinase activity. Involved in pyridoxal metabolic process; pyridoxal phosphate metabolic process; and pyridoxamine metabolic process. Is active in cytosol. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; genitourinary system; limb; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human PDXK (pyridoxal kinase).