Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables D-erythro-sphingosine kinase activity. Involved in several processes, including positive regulation of cytokine production; positive regulation of immune effector process; and sphingolipid metabolic process. Acts upstream of or within blood vessel development; brain development; and positive regulation of cell population proliferation. Located in several cellular components, including cytosol; endoplasmic reticulum; and mitochondrial inner membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; integumental system; respiratory system; telencephalon; and urinary system. Orthologous to human SPHK2 (sphingosine kinase 2).