Receptors, Histamine H3

**Definition:** A class of histamine receptors discriminated by their pharmacology and mode of action. Histamine H3 receptors were first recognized as inhibitory autoreceptors on histamine-containing nerve terminals and have since been shown to regulate the release of several neurotransmitters in the central and peripheral nervous systems. (From Biochem Soc Trans 1992 Feb;20(1):122-5)

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.543.750.670.450.500 - D12.776.543.750.720.480.500

**Synonyms:** - H3 Receptor - Histamine H3 Receptor - Histamine H3 Receptors - H3 Receptors