Aromatic-L-Amino-Acid Decarboxylase

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Enzyme

**Definition:** Aromatic-L-amino-acid decarboxylase (480 aa, ~54 kDa) is encoded by the human DDC gene. This protein plays a role in the conversion of amino acids to monoamine neurotransmitters.

**Synonyms:** - AADC - Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase - DDC - DOPA Decarboxylase - EC 4.1.1.28