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ArticleInflammation research : official journal of the European Histamine Research Society ... [et al.]2026

Recombinant human diamine oxidase prevents histamine-induced hypoxia, shock and death in guinea pigs.

Felix Kosta, Matthias Weiss-Tessbach, Elisabeth Gludovacz, Birgit Reiter, Martin Murauer, Bernd Jilma, Marlene Rager-Resch

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Felix KostaDepartment of Clinical Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria.
Matthias Weiss-TessbachDepartment of Clinical Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria.
Elisabeth GludovaczDepartment of Biotechnology and Food Science, BOKU University, Muthgasse 18, 1190, Vienna, Austria.
Birgit ReiterAnalytical Toxicology, Department of Laboratory Medicine/Joint Metabolome Facility, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria.
Martin MurauerDepartment of Clinical Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria.
Bernd JilmaDepartment of Clinical Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria.
Marlene Rager-ReschDepartment of Clinical Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria. marlene.rager-resch@meduniwien.ac.at.

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BACKGROUND AND

objectiveHistamine is the principal effector of anaphylaxis, and circulating levels correlate well with symptom severity in Hymenoptera venom-induced anaphylaxis. Adrenaline, the recommended first-line therapy, does not neutralize histamine and may cause relevant adverse effects. Recombinant human diamine oxidase (rhDAO), engineered with a mutated heparin-binding motif, exhibits improved pharmacokinetics and rapid histamine-degrading activity. The primary aim of this study was to evaluate whether prophylactic or particularly therapeutic rhDAO prevents or reduces histamine-induced shock compared with adrenaline in guinea pigs.

methodsGuinea pigs received subcutaneous histamine (1 mg/kg) with or without intramuscular adrenaline or intravenous rhDAO (2-8 mg/kg). Mean arterial pressure, heart rate, and arterial oxygen partial pressure (PaO₂) were monitored. Plasma histamine and rhDAO levels were measured.

resultsHistamine injection raised plasma levels above 200 ng/ml and consistently induced shock with 42% mortality. Prophylactic and therapeutic rhDAO completely degraded circulating histamine, reduced shock incidence from 100% to 0% at the highest doses, shortened tachycardia, improved PaO₂ and decreased mortality. Intramuscular adrenaline (0.005 or 0.01 mg/kg) did not improve hemodynamics, oxygenation or survival.

conclusionRecombinant hDAO prevented and treated histamine-induced shock and hypoxia, whereas adrenaline was ineffective. These findings support clinical development of rhDAO for life-threatening histamine-mediated conditions, including anaphylaxis.

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Amine Oxidase (Copper-Containing)HistamineHypoxiaShockAnaphylaxisAnimalsEpinephrineGuinea PigsHeart RateHumansMaleRecombinant ProteinsAmine Oxidase (Copper-Containing)EpinephrineHistamineRecombinant ProteinsAdrenalineAnaphylaxisDiamine oxidaseEnzyme therapyHistamine

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PMCPMC13283141

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