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==Why is it Important?==
==Why is it Important?==
Histidine is a '''structural component of proteins; it plays a key role in oxygen exchange''', and is a precursor of biologically active compounds such as histamine and carnosine<ref>National Research Council (NRC). Protein and Amino Acids. In Nutrient Requirements for Dogs and Cats. 2006 Washington, DC: National Academies Press p. 122-123.</ref>.
Histidine is a '''structural component of [[Protein Overview - Nutrition|proteins]]; it plays a key role in oxygen exchange''', and is a precursor of biologically active compounds such as histamine and carnosine<ref>National Research Council (NRC). Protein and Amino Acids. In Nutrient Requirements for Dogs and Cats. 2006 Washington, DC: National Academies Press p. 122-123.</ref>.
==Roles in the Body==
==Roles in the Body==