Histidine is converted to histamine by:
Correct Answer: Decarboxylation
Description: Active form of Pyridoxine
Pyridoxal Phosphate (PLP)
Mainly used for Amino Acid metabolism.
Coenzyme Role of Pyridoxal Phosphate (PLP)
Transamination
Alanine Amino Transferase (ALT)
Aspartate Amino Transferase (AST)
Alanine Glyoxalate Amino Transferase.
Decarboxylation of amino acids
This results in the formation of Biogenic Amines
Glutamate: CABA
5-Hydroxy Tryptophan: Serotonin
Histidine: Histamine
Cysteine: Taurine
Serine: Ethanolamine
DOPA: Dopamine.
Key Concept:
Histidine is converted to Histamine by the process of decarboxylation.
Category:
Biochemistry
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