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    histamine
    <biochemistry> Formed by decarboxylation of histidine. Potent pharmacological agent acting through receptors in smooth muscle and in secretory systems. ... Stored in mast cells and released by antigen. (See hypersensitivity). Responsible for the early symptoms of anaphylaxis. Also present in s...
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    histamine
    noun amine formed from histidine that stimulates gastric secretions and dilates blood vessels; released by the human immune system during allergic reactions
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    histamine
    (his´tә-mēn) an amine, C5H9N3 found in all body tissues, produced by decarboxylation of histidine. It induces numerous physiological changes in the body: capillary dilation, which increases capillary permeability and lowers blood pressure; contraction of most smooth muscle tissue; increa...
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    histamine
    biologically active substance found in a great variety of living organisms. It is distributed widely, albeit unevenly, throughout the animal kingdom ... [13 related articles]
    Found op http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/h/54
    
    
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    histamine
    histamine 1. An amine (chemical compound containing nitrogen, derived from ammonia) formed from the amino acid histidine (one of the 20 building blocks of protein) by decarboxylation (removal of the carboxyl [univalent radical characteristic of all organic acids] group from a molecule) and produced ...
    Found op http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/992/
    
    
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    Histamine
    Histamine is an organic nitrogen compound involved in local immune responses as well as regulating physiological function in the gut and acting as a neurotransmitter. Histamine triggers the inflammatory response. As part of an immune response to foreign pathogens, histamine is produced by basophils...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histamine
    
    
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    Histamine
    is a product of the amino acid, histidene and is released by damaged cells. Histamine causes an increase in capillary permeability and vasodilation, two vascular events which are the first stages of inflammation. Histamine is also a neurotransmitters substance, released at nerve synapses mostly in t...
    Found op http://www.eclipse.co.uk/moordent/page5.html
    
    
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    histamine
    The histamine molecule. Source: Wikipedia Chemical formula: C₃H₃N₂(CH₂)₂NH₂ Melting point: 83°C A substance derived from the amino acid histidin...
    Found op http://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/H/histamine.html
    
    
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    histamine
    histamine (his'tumēn") , organic compound derived in the body from the amino acid histidine by the removal of a carboxyl group (COOH). Although found in many plant and animal tissues, histamine is specifically important in human physiology because it is one of the chemicals released fr...
    Found op http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/sci/A0823811.html
    
    
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    histamine
    (H) Type: Term Pronunciation: his′tă-mēn Definitions: 1. A vasodepressor amine derived from histidine by histidine decarboxylase and present in ergot and in animal tissues. It is a powerful stimulant of gastric secretion, a constrictor of bronchial smooth muscle, and a vasodil...
    Found op http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=41087
    
    
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    histamine
    Inflammatory substance normally released in damaged tissues, which also accounts for many of the symptoms of allergy. It is an amine, C₅H₉N₃. Substances that neutralize its activity are known as antihistamines. Histamine was first described in 1911 by British physiol...
    Found op http://www.talktalk.co.uk/reference/encyclopaedia/hutchinson/m0014155.html
    
    
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    Histamine
    A physiologically active amine, C5H9N3, found in plant and animal tissue and released from mast cells as part of an allergic reaction in humans. It stimulates gastric secretion and causes dilation of capillaries, constriction of bronchial smooth muscle, and decreased blood pressure.
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    HISTAMINE
    Powerful molecule produced by mast cells and basophils, that is responsible for an army of unpleasant effects seen in allergy; it causes contraction of smooth muscle and dilation of capillaries and increases the heart rate, among other actions.
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