Physiological Responses
Activation of the H2 receptor results in the following physiological responses:
- Stimulation of gastric acid secretion (Target of anti-histaminergics (H2 receptors) for peptic ulcer disease and GERD)
- Smooth muscle relaxation (Experimental histamine H2 receptor agonist used for asthma and COPD)
- Inhibit antibody synthesis, T-cell proliferation and cytokine production
- Vasodilation – PKA activity causes phosphorylation of MLCK, decreasing its activity, resulting in MLC of myosin being dephosphorylated by MLCP and thus inhibiting contraction. The smooth muscle relaxation leads to vasodilation.
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