Histidine

Histidine

CAT N°: 33904
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Histidine is an essential amino acid.{59985} It serves as a substrate for histidine decarboxylase (HDC) in the biosynthesis of histamine (Item No. 33828) and for carnosine synthase 1 in the biosynthesis of L-carnosine (Item No. 29825) and homocarnosine (Item No. 33695).{59985,59986} Histidine (10-50 mM) scavenges hydroxyl radicals in cell-free assays.{59989} It inhibits biofilm formation by several strains of S. cerevisiae when used at a concentration of 10 mM.{59987} Histidine (100 mg/kg) decreases brain water content in a rat model of acute liver failure (ALF) induced by thioacetamide.{59988} Formulations containing histidine have been used as dietary supplements.

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