Carl Dragstedt Explained

Carl Dragstedt (1895–1983)[1] is a scientist who discovered the role of histamine in anaphylaxis.[2] [3]

He was a chairman of the Northwestern University's pharmacology department,[3] a Northwestern professor for 38 years[3] and a retired physician with a practice in Edison Park.[3]

References

  1. Anaphylaxis and poetry: Carl A. Dragstedt, M.D., Ph.D. (1895-1983). Cohen. SG. Allergy and Asthma Proceedings. 1999. 20. 2. 135–8. Labmeeting. 10.2500/108854199778612554. 10209692. 2009-08-14.
  2. Dragstedt. Carl A.. The Role of Histamine and Other Metabolites in Anaphylaxis. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. New York Academy of Sciences. New York, USA. 50. 9. 1039–1044. 1950NYASA..50.1039D. 0077-8923. 1950. 10.1111/j.1749-6632.1950.tb39901.x. 15413923. 37945698. free.
  3. News: Ex-NU professor Dragstedt; prominent pharmacologist. https://web.archive.org/web/20121022002022/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/chicagotribune/access/638319912.html?dids=638319912:638319912&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:AI&type=historic&date=Mar+10,+1983&author=&pub=Chicago+Tribune&desc=Ex-NU+professor+Dragstedt%3B+prominent+pharmacologist&pqatl=google. dead. October 22, 2012. 10 March 1983. Chicago Tribune (subscription required). A10. 2009-08-14.