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Biological Factors > Inflammation Mediators > Autacoids > Histamine
Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring > Azoles > Imidazoles > Histamine
Organic Chemicals > Amines > Biogenic Amines > Biogenic Monoamines > Histamine
Organic Chemicals > Amines > Ethylamines > Histamine

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Histamine  

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  • Ceplene
  • Histamine Dihydrochloride
  • Histamine Hydrochloride
  • Peremin

Scope note

  • An amine derived by enzymatic decarboxylation of HISTIDINE. It is a powerful stimulant of gastric secretion, a constrictor of bronchial smooth muscle, a vasodilator, and also a centrally acting neurotransmitter.

History note

  • /antagonists & inhibitors was ANTIHISTAMINICS 1963-76

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D006632

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