Housekeeping enzyme that catalyzes the last step in proline biosynthesis. In some cell types, such as erythrocytes, its primary function may be the generation of NADP(+). Can utilize both NAD and NADP. Has higher affinity for NADP, but higher catalytic efficiency with NADH . Involved in cellular response to oxidative stress .
Cytoplasm . Mitochondrion .
Detected in erythrocytes (at protein level) (PubMed:2722838, PubMed:6894153). Expressed in fetal brain (PubMed:25865492).