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A compound found throughout the body, but in highest concentrations in the white blood cell types that are active in inflammation and allergy responses. Release of histamine and its effects on tissues are responsible for some of the symptoms of allergic reactions.
Ãâó: www.ccac.ca/en/CCAC_Programs/ETCC/GlossaryEng.htm
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| histamine |
A protein that causes local dilation of blood vessels. The subsequent increased permeability allows leakage of fluid into the tissues and swelling results.
Ãâó: www.convatec.com/en_AU/tips/dictionary/wound_care....
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| histamine |
a hormone/chemical transmitter involved in local immune responses. When released, histamine causes blood vessels to dilate and increase in permeability, allowing fluid and cells of the immune system to leak from the bloodstream. In normal cases, this allows cells to migrate to the site of injury or infection, but in an allergic reaction, too much histamine is released, and it has counter-productive effects.
Ãâó: www.channel4.com/science/microsites/B/bodystory/gl...
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| histamine |
A mediator of inflammatory reactions in the body, which may be part of an allergic reaction. Present in preformed granules in mast cells and basophils.
Ãâó: www.uni-graz.at/~binder/science/ghi.html
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| histamine |
A kind of cytokine that causes an inflammatory response to an injury, resulting in redness, swelling, warmth, and pain.
Ãâó: www.thoughtfulhouse.org/0405-conf-glossary.htm
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