Not Signed In - White Blood Cells In Lung Produce Histamine Seen In Allergies
Fri, 12 Jan 2007 04:00 AM EST
... In a surprise finding, scientists have discovered that histamine, the inflammatory compound released during allergic reactions that causes runny nose, watery eyes and wheezing, can be produced in large amounts in the lung by neutrophils, the white blood cells that are the major component of pus. ...
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