Term Name:	glutamate decarboxylase activity
Synonyms:	aspartic alpha-decarboxylase, cysteic acid decarboxylase activity, gamma-glutamate decarboxylase activity, L-aspartate-alpha-decarboxylase activity, L-glutamate 1-carboxy-lyase (4-aminobutanoate-forming), L-glutamate 1-carboxy-lyase activity, L-glutamate alpha-decarboxylase activity, L-glutamic acid decarboxylase activity, L-glutamic decarboxylase activity
Definition:	Catalysis of the reaction: L-glutamate = 4-aminobutanoate + CO2.
Ontology:	GO: Molecular Function [GO:0004351]    QuickGO    AmiGO