histidin

/hɪsˈtiːdɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

an amino acid that is a constituent of proteins and plays a key role in the synthesis of histamine

“Histidine is a precursor to histamine, a compound involved in immune responses.”

Synonyms

  • amino acid
  • histaminic amino acid

Antonyms

  • alanine
  • glycine