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.
Synonyms: EC 4.1.1.22, Carboxy-Lyase, Histidine, Decarboxylase, Histidine, L-Histidine carboxy-lyase, Histidine Carboxy-Lyase, Histidine Carboxy Lyase, Histidine Decarboxylase
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91(75); was see under CARBOXY-LYASES 1975-90 ,91; was see under CARBOXY-LYASES 1975-90
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D006640
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