Term Name:	alpha-ketoglutarate transmembrane transporter activity
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