[Influence of estrogens on histamines liberation by whole blood induced by allergens in vitro]

C R Seances Soc Biol Fil. 1981;175(2):247-52.
[Article in French]

Abstract

A relapse of bronchial obstruction during women's menstrual cycle in often observed. Incubating blood and rising rates of estrogens produce an increase of histamine-release induced by allergens. As estrogens alter the membranous potentialities of cells, they may increase their sensibility and produce a degranulation.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Allergens / pharmacology*
  • Asthma / blood*
  • Asthma / immunology
  • Blood Physiological Phenomena*
  • Estrogens / pharmacology*
  • Estrogens / physiology
  • Female
  • Histamine Release / drug effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Allergens
  • Estrogens