Synonyms:ENTREZ:3067, HDC, HGNC:4855, MIM:142704, NM_001306146, NM_002112, NP_001293075, NP_002103, XM_017022094, XM_017022095, XM_017022096, XM_017022097, XM_017022098, XM_017022099, XP_016877583, XP_016877584, XP_016877585, XP_016877586, XP_016877587, XP_016877588, histidine decarboxylase
Omim:OMIM:142704
Nci:C90136
Id:96cb9b67-ec96-5d38-aefe-151fc39b6c22
Hgnc:HGNC:4855
Description:histidine decarboxylase
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]