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20-September-2008 09:55:54 - Histamine January 2008 Histamine IUPAC name 2-3H-imidazol-4-ylethanamine Identifiers CAS number 51-45-6 PubChem 774 MeSH Histamine SMILES C1=CNC=N1CCN Properties Molecular formula C5H9N3 Molar mass 111.145 Melting point 83.5 °C 182.3 °F Boiling point 209.5 °C 409.1 °F Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state at 25 °C, 100 kPa Infobox references Histamine is a biogenic amine involved in local immune responses as well as regulating physiological function in the gut and acting as a neurotransmitter.1 It is found in virtually all animal body cells. New evidence also indicates that histamine plays an important role in chemotaxis of white blood cells.citation needed Contents 1 Synthesis and metabolism 2 Storage and release 3 Mechanism of action 4 Roles in the body 4.1 Sleep regulation 4.2 Sexual response 4.3 Schizophrenia 5 Disorders 6 Nomenclature 7 See also 8 References 9 External links Synthesis and metabolism Histamine is derived from the decarboxylation of the amino acid histidine, a reaction catalyzed by the enzyme L-histidine decarboxylase. It is a hydrophilic vasoactive amine. Conversion of histidine to histamine by histidine decarboxylase Conversion of histidine to histamine by histidine decarboxylase Once formed, histamine is either stored or rapidly inactivated. Histamine released into the synapses is broken down by acetaldehyde dehydrogenase. It is the deficiency of this enzyme that triggers an allergic reaction as histamines pool in the synapses. Histamine is broken down by histamine-N-methyltransferase and diamine oxidase. Some forms of foodborne disease, so-called food poisonings, are due to conversion of histidine into histamine in spoiled food, such as fish. Storage and release Mast cells Mast cells Most histamine in the body is generated in granules in mast cells see figure or in white blood cells called basophils. Mast cells are especially numerous at sites of potential injury - the nose, mouth, and feet; internal body surfaces; and blood vessels. Non-mast cell histamine is found in several tissues, including the brain, where it functions as a neurotransmitter. Another important site of histamine storage and release is the enterochromaffin-like ECL cell of the stomach. The most important pathophysiologic mechanism of mast cell and basophil histamine release is immunologic. These cells, if sensitized by IgE antibodies attached to their membranes, degranulate when exposed to the appropriate antigen. Certain amines and alkaloids, including such drugs as morphine, and curare alkaloids, can displace histamine in granules and cause its release. Antibiotics like polymyxin are also found to be stimulating histamine release. Mechanism of action Histamine exerts its actions by combining with specific cellular histamine receptors. The four histamine receptors that have been discovered are designated H1 through H4. Type Location Function H1 histamine receptor Found on smooth muscle, endothelium, and central nervous system tissue Causes vasodilation, bronchoconstriction, smooth muscle activation, separation of endothelial cells responsible for hives, and pain and itching due to insect stings; the primary receptors involved in allergic rhinitis symptoms and motion sickness. H2 histamine receptor Located on parietal cells Primarily stimulate gastric acid secretion H3 histamine receptor - Decreased neurotransmitter release: histamine, acetylcholine, norepinephrine, serotonin H4 histamine receptor Found primarily in the thymus, small intestine, spleen, and colon. It is also found on basophils and in the bone marrow. Unknown physiological role. Roles in the body Sleep regulation Histamine is released as a neurotransmitter. The cell bodies of neurons which release histamine are found in the posterior hypothalamus, in various tuberomammillary nuclei. From here, these histaminergic neurons project throughout the brain, to the cortex through the medial forebrain bundle. Histaminergic action is known to modulate sleep. Classically, antihistamines H1 histamine receptor antagonists produce sleep. Likewise, destruction of histamine releasing neurons, or inhibition of histamine synthesis leads to an inability to maintain vigilance. Finally, H3 receptor antagonists which stimulate histamine release increase wakefulness. It has been shown that histaminergic cells have the most wakefulness-related firing pattern of any neuronal type thus far recorded. They fire rapidly during waking, fire more slowly during periods of relaxation/tiredness and completely stop firing during REM and NREM non-REM sleep. Histaminergic cells can be recorded firing just before an animal shows signs of waking. Sexual response Research has shown that histamine is released as part of the human orgasm from mast cells in the genitals. If this response is lacking this may be a sign of histapenia histamine deficiency. In such cases, a doctor may prescribe diet supplements with folic acid and niacin which used in conjunction can increase blood histamine levels and histamine release, or L-histidine. Conversely, men with high blood histamine levels may suffer from premature ejaculations.citation needed Schizophrenia It has been found that about half the patients classified as suffering from schizophrenia have low histamine levels in the blood.2 This may be because of antipsychotics that have unwanted effect on histamine, such as quetiapine. Although, in these cases, as histamine levels were increased, their health improved. Disorders High or low histamine levels are considered by some of the alternative medicine community to be health issues; this is not accepted by the mainstream medical community.1 However, as an integral part of the immune system it may be involved in immune system disorders and allergies. Nomenclature H substance or substance H are occasionally used in medical literature for histamine or a hypothetical histamine-like diffusible substance released in allergic reactions of skin and in the responses of tissue to inflammation. See also Scombroid food poisoning References Histamine and Histamine intolerance1 External links DrugBank EXPT01785 v d e Autacoids Angiotensin - Eicosanoid - Histamine - Kinin - Platelet-activating factor - Serotonin v d e Histamine agonists H1 2-Pyridylethylamine H2 Amthamine - Betazole - Dimaprit - Impromidine H3 α-methylhistamine - Cipralisant - Imetit - Immepip - Immethridine - Methimepip - Proxyfan H4 4-Methylhistamine - VUF-8430 Unselective Betahistine - Histamine - Histamine trifluoromethyl toluidide Retrieved from http://en..org/wiki/Histamine Categories: Biogenic amines | Ethylamines | Imidazoles | Immune system | VasodilatorsHidden categories: Articles needing additional references from January 2008 | All articles with statements | Articles with statements since November 2007 | Articles with statements since July 2008 Views Article Discussion this page History Personal tools Log in / create account Navigation Main page Contents Featured content Current events Random article Search Go Search Interaction Community portal Recent changes Contact Donate to Help Toolbox What links here Related changes Upload file Special pages Printable version Permanent link Cite this page Languages العربية ÄŒesky Dansk Deutsch Español Français Italiano עברית Lietuvių Nederlands 日本語 ‪Norsk bokmÃ¥l‬ Polski Português РуÑ?Ñ?кий SlovenÄ?ina Suomi Svenska Tiếng Việt Türkçe УкраїнÑ?ька ä¸æ–‡ This page was last modified on 20 August 2008, at 10:09
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