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[Determination of histamine].

A Sabbah1, M G Heulin, J Oréac

  • 1Laboratoire d'immuno-allergologie, CHRU, Angers.

Allergie Et Immunologie
|December 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

A new radio-immunological technique offers a more sensitive method for measuring histamine. This advancement is crucial for allergy testing and understanding reactions to insect stings.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Immunology
  • Allergy Research

Background:

  • Histamine is a key mediator in allergic reactions and anaphylaxis.
  • Accurate histamine measurement is vital for diagnosing allergies and managing severe reactions.
  • Current methods, like automated fluorimetric analysis, have limitations in sensitivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and evaluate a novel radio-immunological technique for histamine quantification.
  • To highlight the utility of this new method in specific clinical scenarios.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a radio-immunological assay (IMMUNOTECH, Marseille) for histamine measurement.
  • Compared the sensitivity of the radio-immunological technique with automated fluorimetric analysis.

Main Results:

  • The radio-immunological technique provides a sensitive method for histamine measurement.
  • This technique is more sensitive than automated fluorimetric analysis.

Conclusions:

  • The radio-immunological technique facilitates accurate histamine measurement.
  • This method holds significant promise for provocation tests in food and drug allergies.
  • It will be valuable for assessing histamine release during anaphylactic accidents caused by hymenoptera venom.

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