Glutamate Decarboxylase 1

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

**Definition:** Glutamate decarboxylase 1 (594 aa, ~67 kDa) is encoded by the human GAD1 gene. This protein is involved in the conversion of glutamate to gamma-aminobutyric acid.

**Synonyms:** - 67 kDa Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase - EC 4.1.1.15 - GAD-67 - GAD1 - GAD67 - GLUTAMIC ACID DECARBOXYLASE 1 - Glutamate Decarboxylase 67 kDa Isoform - Glutamate decarboxylase 67 - Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase 1 - Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase 67