Gene Symbol | HDC |
Entrez Gene ID | 3067 |
Full Name | histidine decarboxylase |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes a member of the group II decarboxylase family and forms a homodimer that converts L-histidine to histamine in a pyridoxal phosphate dependent manner. Histamine regulates several physiologic processes, including neurotransmission, gastric acid secretion,inflamation, and smooth muscle tone.[provided by RefSeq, Aug 2010]. |
Disorder MIM: | |
Disorder Html: | {Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, susceptibility to}, 137580 (3) |