Glutamate Decarboxylase 2

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

**Definition:** Glutamate decarboxylase 2 (585 aa, ~65 kDa) is encoded by the human GAD2 gene. This protein plays a role in the biosynthesis of gamma-aminobutyric acid from glutamate.

**Synonyms:** - 65 kDa Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase - EC 4.1.1.15 - GAD-65 - GAD2 - GAD65 - GAD65 - GLUTAMIC ACID DECARBOXYLASE 2 - Glutamate Decarboxylase 65 kDa Isoform - Glutamate decarboxylase 65 - Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase 2 - Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase 65