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Histamine receptors: an overview.

M E Parsons1

  • 1Smith Kline & French Research Ltd., Welwyn, Herts, U.K.

Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology. Supplement
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Histamine receptors (H1 and H2) are key in allergic reactions and gastric acid control, respectively. Further research is needed to uncover additional roles for histamine and its receptors in various body systems.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Physiology

Background:

  • Histamine is a ubiquitous biogenic amine with diverse physiological and pharmacological effects.
  • Three distinct histamine receptors (H1, H2, and H3) have been identified and characterized.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the established roles of histamine and its receptors in physiological and pathological processes.
  • To highlight the therapeutic applications of histamine receptor antagonists.
  • To identify areas for future research regarding the less understood functions of histamine.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on histamine pharmacology and receptor function.
  • Analysis of the therapeutic use of H1 and H2 antagonists in clinical settings.
  • Identification of physiological systems where histamine receptors are present but their roles are not fully elucidated.

Main Results:

  • Histamine plays a critical role in gastric acid secretion, with H2 antagonists (e.g., cimetidine, ranitidine) being effective treatments for acid-related disorders like peptic ulcers.
  • Histamine is a primary mediator in allergic reactions, and H1 antagonists are therapeutically utilized in this context.
  • Despite widespread distribution in the central nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, and immune systems, other physiological roles for histamine remain largely uncharacterized.

Conclusions:

  • Histamine receptor antagonists have proven therapeutic value in managing gastric acid-related diseases and allergic conditions.
  • Further investigation into the broader physiological functions of histamine and its receptors is warranted.
  • Future research may uncover novel therapeutic targets and indications for histamine receptor modulators.

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