1. Meeting Report

   • G. Sturman

   Editorial Pages: S03 - S04

2. 1. Histamine in allergy, inflammation, tissue growth and repair

   • H. Y. A. Lau
   • M. F. A. Kam

   Original Research Paper Pages: S05 - S06

3. Effect of cyclosporin-A on secretion from intact and permeabilised mast cells

   • H. Broyd
   • A. Koffer
   • E. S. K. Assem

   Original Research Paper Pages: S07 - S08

4. Effects of genistein on rat ileum smooth muscle contraction and histamine release from rat peritoneal mast cells

   • B. C. Y. Wan
   • K. H. Peh
   • E. S. K. Assem

   Original Research Paper Pages: S9 - S10

5. Pharmacological studies on the role of reactive oxygen species in IgE-dependent histamine secretion from human basophils

   • N. Strenzke
   • J. Grabbe
   • B. F. Gibbs

   Original Research Paper Pages: S11 - S12

6. Lack of protease activated receptor (PAR) expression in purified human basophils

   • F. H. Falcone
   • S. Morroll
   • B. F. Gibbs

   Original Research Paper Pages: S13 - S14

7. Post-infectional distribution and phenotype of mast cells penetrating human brains

   • D. Maślińska
   • M. Laure-Kamionowska
   • E. Wojtecka-Lukasik

   Original Research Paper Pages: S15 - S16

8. Histamine is a selective protector against cellular damage produced by ionizing radiation

   • V. Medina
   • G. Cricco
   • E. Rivera

   Original Research Paper Pages: S17 - S18

9. Antiplatelet and antiphagocyte activity of H₁-antihistamines

   • R. Nosál
   • K. Drábiková
   • V. Fábryová

   Original Research Paper Pages: S19 - S20

10. Taurine chloramine modifies adjuvant arthritis in rats

    • E. Wojtecka-Lukasik
    • M. Gujski
    • S. Maslinski

    Original Research Paper Pages: S21 - S22

11. 2. Histaminergic mechanisms in the CNS

    • G. B. Fox
    • T. A. Esbenshade
    • A. A. Hancock

    Original Research Paper Pages: S23 - S24

12. Achievement of behavioral efficacy and improved potency in new heterocyclic analogs of benzofuran H₃ antagonists

    • M. Cowart
    • R. Faghih
    • A. A. Hancock

    Original Research Paper Pages: S25 - S26

13. Antiobesity evaluation of histamine H₃ receptor (H₃R) antagonist analogs of A-331440 with improved safety and efficacy

    • A. A. Hancock
    • M. S. Diehl
    • P. B. Jacobson

    Original Research Paper Pages: S27 - S29

14. Hypothalamic histamine levels in hyperthyroid, arthritic and C48/80-treated rats

    • S. Kakavas
    • E. Tiligada

    Original Research Paper Pages: S30 - S31

15. Effect of moderate stress on plasma histamine concentration in laboratory dogs

    • K. Knies
    • M. H. Erhard
    • F. Ahrens

    Original Research Paper Pages: S32 - S33

16. Influence of different training and outdoor conditions on plasma histamine and cortisol concentrations in search-and-rescue dogs

    • F. Ahrens
    • K. Knies
    • M. H. Erhard

    Original Research Paper Pages: S34 - S35

17. Histamine and IL-6 interaction in the stimulation of nerve growth factor secretion from cultured astrocytes

    • M. Lipnik-Štangelj
    • M. Čarman-Kržan

    Original Research Paper Pages: S36 - S37

18. Stimulating effect of nociceptin on histamine release in the rat brain?

    • K. Tekes
    • M. Hantos
    • Z. Huszti

    Original Research Paper Pages: S38 - S39

19. Dual effect of pyrilamine on absence seizures in WAG/Rij rats

    • I. Midzyanovskaya
    • M. Kopilov
    • L. Tuomisto

    Original Research Paper Pages: S40 - S41

20. 3. Molecular and chemical aspects of the histamine receptors

    • S. Yoshimura
    • R. Mishima
    • H. Fukui

    Original Research Paper Pages: S42 - S43

21. Ligand-directed multifunctional signaling of histamine H₁ receptors

    • R. G. Booth
    • N. H. Moniri

    Original Research Paper Pages: S44 - S45

22. Use of novel, non-imidazole inverse agonist radioligands to define histamine H₃ receptor pharmacology

    • T. A. Esbenshade
    • B. B. Yao
    • A. A. Hancock

    Original Research Paper Pages: S46 - S47

23. Evidence for native and cloned H₃ Histamine receptor higher oligomers

    • F. C. Shenton
    • V. Hann
    • P. L. Chazot

    Original Research Paper Pages: S48 - S49

24. Model of a specific human histamine H₃ receptor (hH₃R) binding pocket suitable for virtual drug design

    • B. Schlegel
    • H. Stark
    • H.-D. Höltje

    Original Research Paper Pages: S50 - S51

25. Review of some molecular and physiological studies of histamine H₁ receptor function (Hiroshi Wada Symposium)

    • H. Fukui

    Original Research Paper Pages: S52 - S53

26. 4. Synthesis, metabolism and release of histamine

    • J. Klocker
    • S. A. Mätzler
    • H. G. Schwelberger

    Original Research Paper Pages: S54 - S57

27. Characterisation of functional polymorphisms of the human diamine oxidase gene

    • J. Petersen
    • M. Raithel
    • H. G. Schwelberger

    Original Research Paper Pages: S58 - S59

28. Tyramine, benzylamine, and to a lesser extent histamine, partially mimic the adipogenic effect of insulin in a human preadipocyte cell strain

    • S. Bour
    • V. Visentin
    • C. Carpéné

    Original Research Paper Pages: S60 - S61

29. Ornithine and histidine decarboxylase: Activities in hypertrophic and hyperplastic mouse kidney

    • W. A. Fogel
    • M. Dudkowska
    • M. Manteuffel-Cymborowska

    Original Research Paper Pages: S62 - S63

30. 5. Histamine in cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems

    • L. Uberti
    • L. Silvotti
    • G. Morini

    Original Research Paper Pages: S64 - S65

31. Can histamine be tasted in wine?

    • L. Rohn
    • L. Page
    • F. Diel

    Original Research Paper Pages: S66 - S67

32. The role of histamine in experimental ulcerative colitis in rats

    • W. A. Fogel
    • W. Wagner
    • A. Stasiak

    Original Research Paper Pages: S68 - S69

33. The role of peripherally acting histamine in metoprine-induced reversal of haemorrhagic hypotension in rats – skeletal muscle microcirculatory studies

    • J. Jochem
    • T. Irman-Florjanc
    • K. Zwirska-Korczala

    Original Research Paper Pages: S70 - S71

34. Influence of serotonin and selective 5-HT₂ and 5-HT₃ receptor agonists on the haemodynamics of the isolated, constant pressure perfused rat heart

    • G. Ciurzynska
    • T. W. Deptuch
    • S. Maslinski

    Original Research Paper Pages: S72 - S73

35. 6. Clinical aspects of histamine

    • L. C. Tetlow
    • D. E. Woolley

    Original Research Paper Pages: S74 - S75

36. Histamine release from blood cells and serum ECP in patients with asthma, during and after a mild pollen season

    • A. Davidsson
    • B. Schmekel

    Original Research Paper Pages: S76 - S77

37. Influence of histamine on the process of human trophoblast differentiation

    • G. Szewczyk
    • D. Szukiewicz
    • K. Krajewska

    Original Research Paper Pages: S78 - S79

38. Histamine and histidine decarboxylase up-regulation in colorectal cancer: correlation with tumor stage

    • E. Masini
    • V. Fabbroni
    • F. Cianchi

    Original Research Paper Pages: S80 - S81

39. Mast cell-derived VEGF and VEGF receptor type 1, 2, and 3 expression in human term trophoblast culture—influence of hypoxia

    • D. Szukiewicz
    • M. Gujski
    • S. Maslinski

    Original Research Paper Pages: S82 - S83