Calcitonin gene‐related peptide modulators–The history and renaissance of a new migraine drug class

R Hargreaves, J Olesen - Headache: The Journal of Head and …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Several lines of evidence pointed to an important role for CGRP in migraine. These included
the anatomic colocalization of CGRP and its receptor in sensory fibers innervating pain …

Monoclonal antibodies for migraine: preventing calcitonin gene-related peptide activity

ME Bigal, S Walter - CNS drugs, 2014 - Springer
Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is a well-studied neuropeptide of relevance for
migraine pathophysiology. Jugular levels of CGRP are increased during migraine attacks …

Role of CGRP in Migraine

L Edvinsson - Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP) Mechanisms …, 2019 - Springer
Migraine is a common neurological disorder that afflicts up to 15% of the adult population in
most countries, with predominance in females. It is characterized by episodic, often disabling …

Pharmacologic characterization of AMG 334, a potent and selective human monoclonal antibody against the calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor

L Shi, SG Lehto, DXD Zhu, H Sun, J Zhang… - … of Pharmacology and …, 2016 - ASPET
Therapeutic agents that block the calcitonin gene–related peptide (CGRP) signaling
pathway are a highly anticipated and promising new drug class for migraine therapy …

Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonists in the treatment of migraine

PL Durham, CV Vause - CNS drugs, 2010 - Springer
Based on preclinical and clinical studies, the neuropeptide calcitonin gene-related peptide
(CGRP) is proposed to play a central role in the underlying pathology of migraine. CGRP …

The CGRP pathway in migraine as a viable target for therapies

L Edvinsson - Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
The neuropeptide calcitonin gene‐related peptide is well established as a key player in the
pathogenesis of migraine. Clinical studies show calcitonin gene‐related peptide levels …

Effects of monoclonal antagonist antibodies on calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor function and trafficking

R Manoukian, H Sun, S Miller, D Shi, B Chan… - The Journal of Headache …, 2019 - Springer
Background Monoclonal antibodies against calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) or its
receptor are efficacious for the prevention of migraine headaches. The downstream …

Characterization of ubrogepant: a potent and selective antagonist of the human calcitonin gene‒related peptide receptor

E Moore, ME Fraley, IM Bell, CS Burgey… - … of Pharmacology and …, 2020 - ASPET
A growing body of evidence has implicated the calcitonin gene–related peptide (CGRP)
receptors in migraine pathophysiology. With the approval of monoclonal antibodies targeting …

CGRP receptor signalling pathways

GS Cottrell - Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) mechanisms …, 2019 - Springer
Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is a promiscuous peptide, similar to many other
members of the calcitonin family of peptides. The potential of CGRP to act on many different …

Calcitonin gene-related peptide and its role in migraine pathophysiology

U Arulmani, A MaassenVanDenBrink… - European journal of …, 2004 - Elsevier
Migraine is a common neurological disorder that is associated with an increase in plasma
calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) levels. CGRP, a neuropeptide released from …