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This finding suggests that a descending histaminergic pathway is interrupted by lesions of this type. This descending system would be responsible for the high density of terminals projecting in restricted areas of the brainstem.
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Pollard, H., Barbin, G., Bischoff, S. et al. Topographical distribution of histamine and histidine decarboxylase activity in hypothalamus and brain stem modifications by lesions. Agents and Actions 7, 121 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01964907
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