Enzyme
histidine decarboxylase
his·ti·dine de·car·box·yl·ase
Definitions related to histidine decarboxylase:
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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.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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