bn:00044245n
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Categories: Carbonic anhydrase activators, Imidazoles, Biogenic amines, All articles with unsourced statements, Vasodilators
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histamine  4-Imidazoleethylamine  5-Imidazoleethylamine  beta-Aminoethylglyoxaline  beta-Aminoethylimidazole
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Amine formed from histidine that stimulates gastric secretions and dilates blood vessels; released by the human immune system during allergic reactions WordNet 3.0
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Histamine is an organic nitrogenous compound involved in local immune responses communication, as well as regulating physiological functions in the gut and acting as a neurotransmitter for the brain, spinal cord, and uterus. Wikipedia
An amine, C5H9N3, formed by decarboxylation of histidine, that causes dilatation of capillaries, contraction of smooth muscle, and stimulation of gastric acid secretion; it is released during allergic reactions. Wiktionary