Chemicals and Drugs

Histamine Receptors

Cell-surface proteins that bind histamine and trigger intracellular changes influencing the behavior of cells. Histamine receptors are widespread in the central nervous system and in peripheral tissues. Three types have been recognized and designated H1, H2, and H3. They differ in pharmacology, distribution, and mode of action.

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Cell-surface proteins that bind histamine and trigger intracellular changes influencing the behavior of cells. Histamine receptors are widespread in the central nervous system and in peripheral tissues. Three types have been recognized and designated H1, H2, and H3. They differ in pharmacology, distribution, and mode of action.

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  • Histamine Receptor
  • Receptors, Histamine
  • Receptor, Histamine
  • Histamine Binding Sites
  • Binding Sites, Histamine
  • Sites, Histamine Binding

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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, analysis, biosynthesis, blood, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, physiology, radiation effects, therapeutic use, ultrastructure.

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  • Histamine (1970-1976)
  • Receptors, Drug (1970-1976)
  • Receptors, Endogenous Substances (1973-1976)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Histamine Receptors. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011968. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011968
  2. Histamine Receptors. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histamine_receptor
  3. Histamine Receptors. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q424228