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HISTAMINE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-11-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Immunology
- Biotechnology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- histamine
1, record 1, English, histamine
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The substance formed by decarboxylation of histidine [which] is released from mast cells during the allergic response. 2, record 1, English, - histamine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When a person is exposed to an allergen ... the bloodstream sends a crowd of circulating white blood cells to the site of contact. ... Some of those white cells, the basophils, release histamines, chemicals that increase local blood flow; cause leaks in small blood vessels; and spark a flood of more white cells. 3, record 1, English, - histamine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It stimulates the contraction of smooth muscle and increase vascular permeability. 2, record 1, English, - histamine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Immunologie
- Biotechnologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- histamine
1, record 1, French, histamine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique libéré dans le corps humain par l'interaction d'un allergène avec un anticorps fixé sur un mastocyte ou un basophile. 2, record 1, French, - histamine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'histamine est le premier médiateur connu et peut entraîner toute une série de phénomènes inflammatoires caractéristiques de la réaction allergique immédiate. 2, record 1, French, - histamine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'histamine est contenue à l'intérieur des mastocytes et des basophiles [...] L'histaminolibération survient principalement au cours des réactions d'hypersensibilité immédiate, lorsqu'un antigène, réintroduit dans l'organisme, réagit avec un anticorps fixé sur la membrane du mastocyte. [L]'histamine provoque une dilatation des capillaires avec augmentation de la perméabilité locale [...] 3, record 1, French, - histamine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Inmunología
- Biotecnología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- histamina
1, record 1, Spanish, histamina
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sustancia orgánica presente en los tejidos vegetales y animales, que estimula secreciones e interviene en la actividad de los vasos sanguíneos. Está presente en las reacciones alérgicas. 2, record 1, Spanish, - histamina
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