L-histidine zwitterion
Molecular structure
Mass spectrum
A real measured fragmentation pattern · 1 of 717 experimental spectra
Sensory signature
How this molecule tastes and smells · gold is measured, dashed is a model estimate
Receptor binding
Measured in literature · peer-reviewed · how this compound interacts with biological receptors
Biochemical reactions
Metabolic reactions from curated biochemical databases · peer-reviewed
L-histidine + 2-oxoglutarate = 3-(imidazol-5-yl)pyruvate + L-glutamate
tRNA(His) + L-histidine + ATP = L-histidyl-tRNA(His) + AMP + diphosphate + H(+)
beta-alanine + L-histidine + ATP = carnosine + ADP + phosphate + H(+)
L-histidinol + 2 NAD(+) + H2O = L-histidine + 2 NADH + 3 H(+)
Foods containing this compound
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