Studies on activation of H3 histamine receptor: a mechanistic model

The recognition and the activation mechanism of the H3 histamine receptor was studied based on quantum-chemical calculations. A mechanistic model proposed both for recognition and activation stage clarifies different properties of histamine and alpha-methylhistamine at the H3 receptor. Interaction with a hypothetical receptor sites leads to the opening of the intramolecular hydrogen bonding in histamine, whereas the alpha-methylhistamine remains in closed conformation.