Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.4.0)
Enables transketolase activity. Involved in pentose-phosphate shunt, non-oxidative branch and xylulose 5-phosphate biosynthetic process. Acts upstream of or within regulation of growth. Located in myelin sheath. Is active in cytosol. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; genitourinary system; nervous system; respiratory system; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human TKT (transketolase).
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