fHistamine is a natural chemical released by the immune system in response to allergens, playing a key role in allergic reactions. However, histamine is also present in many everyday foods. In healthy ...

Histamine intolerance refers to when the body cannot eliminate histamine. This can result in symptoms that mimic an allergic reaction. It can occur due to genetic factors or certain medications.

Vascular endothelial cells are well known to play an important role in regulating tissue blood flow and metabolism, regulating blood coagulation and fibrinolysis, and forming a site for inflammatory ...

We found a class of lamina I spinothalamic tract (STT) neurons selectively excited by iontophoretic histamine. The responses of this class of neurons parallel the pure itching sensation this stimulus ...

A cell membrane transporter -- CarT -- maintains vision in the fruit fly Drosophila by recycling the neurotransmitter histamine in the brain, scientists have discovered. Scientists at UMass Medical ...