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HISTAMINA [4 records]
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
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-04-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Geochemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- histamine phosphate 1, record 2, English, histamine%20phosphate
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Géochimie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- phosphate d'histamine
1, record 2, French, phosphate%20d%27histamine
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Geoquímica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- fosfato de histamina
1, record 2, Spanish, fosfato%20de%20histamina
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-11-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- histamine dihydrochloride 1, record 3, English, histamine%20dihydrochloride
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dichlorhydrate d'histamine
1, record 3, French, dichlorhydrate%20d%27histamine
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- diclorhidrato de histamina
1, record 3, Spanish, diclorhidrato%20de%20histamina
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1995-07-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
- Bronchi
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bronchial hyperreactivity histamine challenge test 1, record 4, English, bronchial%20hyperreactivity%20histamine%20challenge%20test
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
- Bronches
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- test de l'hyperréactivité bronchique à l'histamine
1, record 4, French, test%20de%20l%27hyperr%C3%A9activit%C3%A9%20bronchique%20%C3%A0%20l%27histamine
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inmunología
- Bronquios
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- prueba de hiperreactividad bronquial a la histamina
1, record 4, Spanish, prueba%20de%20hiperreactividad%20bronquial%20a%20la%20histamina
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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