Histamine

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005312",
  "term": "Histamine",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A biogenic amine derived from the amino acid histidine, involved in local immune responses, acting as a neurotransmitter, and regulating physiological functions in the gut. It is stored primarily in mast cells and basophils and released during allergic reactions or tissue injury. Histamine exerts its effects by binding to specific G-protein coupled receptors (H1, H2, H3, H4).",
  "synonyms": [
    "2-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethanamine"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "Scombroid poisoning",
    "brain",
    "inflammation",
    "neurotransmitter",
    "vasorelaxation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 873 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/histamine/"
}