Term Name: | alpha-ketoglutarate transmembrane transporter activity |
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Synonyms: | 2-oxoglutarate transporter activity |
Definition: | Enables the transfer of alpha-ketoglutarate from one side of a membrane to the other. Alpha-ketoglutarate (or oxoglutarate) is a compound with important roles in carbohydrate and amino acid metabolism, especially in transamination reactions and as a component of the TCA cycle. |
Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0015139] QuickGO AmiGO |