| Literature DB >> 13866127 |
Abstract
Some recent discoveries about the formation, storage and catabolism of histamine are reviewed. Histamine is formed by decarboxylation of histidine and stored principally in the mast cells of connective tissue. Human lung and facial skin are particularly rich in histamine. When histamine is injected intravenously, simulating spontaneous release, it is rapidly metabolized and excreted.Entities:
Keywords: HISTAMINE/metabolism
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Year: 1961 PMID: 13866127 PMCID: PMC1574553
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Calif Med ISSN: 0008-1264