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Histamine receptors and pulmonary epithelial permeability. 1987

T B Chan, and N Eiser, and D Shelton, and P J Rees

United Medical, School of Guy's Hospital, London.

In seven normal subjects and five asthmatics we have compared the effects of inhaled histamine with that of betahistine (a relatively selective H1-receptor agonist) and that of impromidine (a relatively H2-receptor agonist) on pulmonary epithelial permeability, as measured by the half-time clearance from lung to blood of inhaled 99mTc-DTPA (t1/2LB). Both histamine and betahistine produced statistically significant falls in baseline t1/2LB and peak expiratory flow rate, while impromidine produced no significant effects on either parameter. Similar results were obtained in normal subjects and asthmatics alike. In four of the normal subjects, histamine-induced falls in t1/2LB and peak expiratory flow rate were prevented by oral pretreatment with terfenadine 120 mg but not by cimetidine 400 mg. Histamine-induced increases in lung permeability and bronchoconstriction are both mediated via H1-receptors in normal and asthmatic subjects.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007093	Imidazoles	Compounds containing 1,3-diazole, a five membered aromatic ring containing two nitrogen atoms separated by one of the carbons. Chemically reduced ones include IMIDAZOLINES and IMIDAZOLIDINES. Distinguish from 1,2-diazole (PYRAZOLES).
D008168	Lung	Either of the pair of organs occupying the cavity of the thorax that effect the aeration of the blood.	Lungs
D008875	Middle Aged	An adult aged 45 - 64 years.	Middle Age
D010539	Permeability	Property of membranes and other structures to permit passage of light, heat, gases, liquids, metabolites, and mineral ions.	Permeabilities
D011725	Pyridines	Compounds with a six membered aromatic ring containing NITROGEN. The saturated version is PIPERIDINES.
D011968	Receptors, Histamine	Cell-surface proteins that bind histamine and trigger intracellular changes influencing the behavior of cells. Histamine receptors are widespread in the central nervous system and in peripheral tissues. Three types have been recognized and designated H1, H2, and H3. They differ in pharmacology, distribution, and mode of action.	Histamine Binding Sites,Histamine Receptors,Histamine Receptor,Binding Sites, Histamine,Receptor, Histamine,Sites, Histamine Binding
D011970	Receptors, Histamine H2	A class of histamine receptors discriminated by their pharmacology and mode of action. Histamine H2 receptors act via G-proteins to stimulate ADENYLYL CYCLASES. Among the many responses mediated by these receptors are gastric acid secretion, smooth muscle relaxation, inotropic and chronotropic effects on heart muscle, and inhibition of lymphocyte function. (From Biochem Soc Trans 1992 Feb;20(1):122-5)	Histamine H2 Receptors,H2 Receptors,Receptors, H2,H2 Receptors, Histamine
D004848	Epithelium	The layers of EPITHELIAL CELLS which cover the inner and outer surfaces of the cutaneous, mucus, and serous tissues and glands of the body.	Mesothelium,Epithelial Tissue,Mesothelial Tissue,Epithelial Tissues,Mesothelial Tissues,Tissue, Epithelial,Tissue, Mesothelial,Tissues, Epithelial,Tissues, Mesothelial
D006632	Histamine	An amine derived by enzymatic decarboxylation of HISTIDINE. It is a powerful stimulant of gastric secretion, a constrictor of bronchial smooth muscle, a vasodilator, and also a centrally acting neurotransmitter.	Ceplene,Histamine Dihydrochloride,Histamine Hydrochloride,Peremin
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man