Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 5.4.0)
Predicted to enable 5-aminolevulinate synthase activity and identical protein binding activity. Predicted to be involved in several processes, including erythrocyte development; hemoglobin biosynthetic process; and response to bile acid. Located in mitochondrion. Is expressed in several structures, including adrenal gland; alimentary system; liver; and male reproductive system. Orthologous to human ALAS1 (5'-aminolevulinate synthase 1).