Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 6.0.0)
Predicted to enable L-alanine:2-oxoglutarate aminotransferase activity. Predicted to be involved in 2-oxoglutarate metabolic process; L-alanine metabolic process; and positive regulation of gluconeogenesis. Located in mitochondrion. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; musculature; nervous system; respiratory system; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human GPT2 (glutamic--pyruvic transaminase 2).