Holger Stark: Histamine H4 receptor, Gebunden

Beschreibung

The histamine H4 receptor is the most recently detected histamine receptor subtype. The molecular signaling mechanism, function & localization of the receptor will be described together with its influence on physiological and pathophysiological properties. Possibilities of novel therapeutic inventions with newly designed compounds will be included as well as numerous biochemical and pharmacological in vitro & in vivo models on different species.

Klappentext

H4 R is the newest member of the histamine receptor family, which was discovered about twelve years ago. It is considered a very promising drug target. The effort to improve the pharmacokinetic properties of the currently available H4 R ligands is reflected in a steadily growing number of scientific publications and patent applications. Preclinical data strongly confirms the need for novel potent H4 R ligands to explore their therapeutic value in allergy, inflammation, autoimmune disorders, and possibly, cancer.
Readers will be provided with extensive knowledge on histamine metabolism, as well as cellular histamine transport, storage and release, effects of histamine and histamine receptor ligands, with particular attention to the H4 R, on inflammatory cells including mast cells, basophils, eosinophils, neutrophils, macrophages, dendritic cells, and T cells. The present knowledge on the regulatory role of histamine and the therapeutic exploitation of histamine receptor ligands in atopic diseases, with emphasis on human and animal models of asthma, allergic dermatitis and pruritus are discussed.