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MeSH Heading: Histamine
Tree Number(s): D02.092.211.215.501; D02.092.471.440; D03.383.129.308.373; D23.469.050.300
Unique ID: D006632
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D006632
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.
Entry Term(s): Ceplene; Histamine Dihydrochloride; Histamine Hydrochloride; Peremin
Pharm Action: Histamine Agonists
Related Numbers: 3POA0Q644U; 51-45-6
CAS Type 1 Name: 1H-Imidazole-4-ethanamine
See Also: Histamine Release; Hypersensitivity, Immediate; Receptors, Histamine
Public MeSH Note: /antagonists & inhibitors was ANTIHISTAMINICS 1963-76
Online Note: search HISTAMINE /antagonists & inhibitors under HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR BLOCKADERS 1966-76
History Note: /antagonists & inhibitors was ANTIHISTAMINICS 1963-76
Entry Combination: agonists:Histamine Agonists; antagonists & inhibitors:Histamine Antagonists
Date Established: 1960/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2018/06/13

Entry Combination: agonists:Histamine Agonists; antagonists & inhibitors:Histamine Antagonists
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