EXPLORING HISTAMINE AND ANTIHISTAMINE AGENTS
Overview of Histamine Histamine is a biogenic amine that plays a crucial role in immune response, gastric acid secretion, and allergic reactions. It is formed through the decarboxylation of histidine, an essential amino acid, which is present in many protein-rich…
ROLE OF HISTAMINE IN ANAPHYLACTIC REACTIONS
Histamine plays a critical role in anaphylactic reactions, which are severe and potentially life-threatening allergic responses. When a person with a predisposition to allergies is exposed to an allergen (such as certain foods, medications, insect stings, or environmental triggers), their…
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