Histidine Decarboxylase

An enzyme that catalyzes the decarboxylation of histidine to histamine and carbon dioxide. It requires pyridoxal phosphate in animal tissues, but not in microorganisms. EC 4.1.1.22.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): D08.811.520.224.125.300

MeSH Unique ID: D006640

Registry Number: EC 4.1.1.22

Entry Terms:

• Decarboxylase, Histidine
• Histidine Carboxy-Lyase
• Carboxy-Lyase, Histidine
• Histidine Carboxy Lyase

Previous Indexing:

• Carboxy-Lyases (1973-1974)
• Histidine (1973-1974)

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Histidine Decarboxylase