CGRP physiology, pharmacology, and therapeutic targets: migraine and beyond

AF Russo, DL Hay - Physiological reviews, 2023 - journals.physiology.org
Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is a neuropeptide with diverse physiological
functions. Its two isoforms (α and β) are widely expressed throughout the body in sensory …

Molecular mechanisms of neurogenic inflammation of the skin

L Marek-Jozefowicz, B Nedoszytko… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The skin, including the hypodermis, is the largest body organ and is in constant contact with
the environment. Neurogenic inflammation is the result of the activity of nerve endings and …

[HTML][HTML] Neuroimmune communication regulating pruritus in atopic dermatitis

M Steinhoff, F Ahmad, A Pandey, A Datsi… - Journal of Allergy and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common, chronic-relapsing inflammatory skin disease with
significant disease burden. Genetic and environmental trigger factors contribute to AD …

Implantable electrical stimulation at dorsal root ganglions accelerates osteoporotic fracture healing via calcitonin gene‐related peptide

J Mi, JK Xu, Z Yao, H Yao, Y Li, X He, BY Dai… - Advanced …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The neuronal engagement of the peripheral nerve system plays a crucial role in regulating
fracture healing, but how to modulate the neuronal activity to enhance fracture healing …

Future targets for migraine treatment beyond CGRP

L Al-Hassany, DM Boucherie, H Creeney… - The Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Background Migraine is a disabling and chronic neurovascular headache disorder.
Trigeminal vascular activation and release of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) play a …

Beyond neuronal heat sensing: diversity of TRPV1 heat-capsaicin receptor-channel functions

YM Shuba - Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) is a calcium-permeable ion channel best
known for its ability to be gated by the pungent constituent of red chili pepper, capsaicin, and …

Rutaecarpine: a promising cardiovascular protective alkaloid from Evodia rutaecarpa (Wu Zhu Yu)

K Tian, J Li, S Xu - Pharmacological Research, 2019 - Elsevier
Rutaecarpine is a bioactive alkaloid isolated from Evodia rutaecarpa (Wu Zhu Yu, Family:
Rutaceae), a versatile medicinal herb which is clinically used to treat headache, abdominal …

Multiple sclerosis: inflammatory and neuroglial aspects

G Papiri, G D'Andreamatteo, G Cacchiò, S Alia… - Current Issues in …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Multiple sclerosis (MS) represents the most common acquired demyelinating disorder of the
central nervous system (CNS). Its pathogenesis, in parallel with the well-established role of …

Capsaicin and TRPV1 channels in the cardiovascular system: the role of inflammation

S Munjuluri, DA Wilkerson, G Sooch, X Chen, FA White… - Cells, 2021 - mdpi.com
Capsaicin is a potent agonist of the Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid type 1 (TRPV1)
channel and is a common component found in the fruits of the genus Capsicum plants …

[HTML][HTML] Roles of calcitonin gene-related peptide in the skin, and other physiological and pathophysiological functions

YJ Kim, RD Granstein - Brain, Behavior, & Immunity-Health, 2021 - Elsevier
Skin immunity is regulated by many mediator molecules. One is the neuropeptide calcitonin
gene-related peptide (CGRP). CGRP has roles in regulating the function of components of …