Gad1

Function

Catalyzes the synthesis of the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) with pyridoxal 5'-phosphate as cofactor.

Sequence Similarities

Belongs to the group II decarboxylase family.

Alternative names

Gad67, Gad1, Glutamate decarboxylase 1, 67 kDa glutamic acid decarboxylase, Glutamate decarboxylase 67 kDa isoform, GAD-67

Database links

swissprot:P48318 swissprot:P48320 entrezGene:14417 entrezGene:14415