{"symbol":"HDC","synonyms":[],"name":"histidine decarboxylase","description":"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]","ncbiEntrezGeneId":3067,"ncbiEntrezGeneUrl":"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/3067","proteins":[{"symbol":"DCHS_HUMAN","href":"/api/1.0/protein/DCHS_HUMAN"}],"hgncRootFamilies":[]}