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histamine

histamine Histamine is a biogenic amine formed from histidine.

Histamine is a biogenic amine formed from histidine. In the body, it can strongly increase stomach acid secretion, tighten bronchial smooth muscle, widen blood vessels, and also act as a neurotransmitter in the brain.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Histamine” (D006632).
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