CGRP as the target of new migraine therapies—successful translation from bench to clinic

L Edvinsson, KA Haanes, K Warfvinge… - Nature Reviews …, 2018 - nature.com
Abstract Treatment of migraine is on the cusp of a new era with the development of drugs
that target the trigeminal sensory neuropeptide calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) or its …

Human models of migraine—short-term pain for long-term gain

M Ashina, JM Hansen, BO á Dunga… - Nature Reviews …, 2017 - nature.com
Migraine is a complex disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of headache, and is one
of the most prevalent and disabling neurological disorders. A key feature of migraine is that …

Sensory neuron-specific GPCR Mrgprs are itch receptors mediating chloroquine-induced pruritus

Q Liu, Z Tang, L Surdenikova, S Kim, KN Patel, A Kim… - Cell, 2009 - cell.com
The cellular and molecular mechanisms mediating histamine-independent itch in primary
sensory neurons are largely unknown. Itch induced by chloroquine (CQ) is a common side …

CGRP may play a causative role in migraine

LH Lassen, PA Haderslev, VB Jacobsen… - …, 2002 - journals.sagepub.com
Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) has been detected in increased amounts in
external jugular venous blood during migraine attacks. However, it is unknown whether this …

[HTML][HTML] Calcitonin gene–related peptide receptor antagonist BIBN 4096 BS for the acute treatment of migraine

J Olesen, HC Diener, IW Husstedt… - … England Journal of …, 2004 - Mass Medical Soc
Background Calcitonin gene–related peptide (CGRP) may have a causative role in
migraine. We therefore hypothesized that a CGRP-receptor antagonist might be effective in …

Calcitonin gene-related peptide triggers migraine-like attacks in patients with migraine with aura

JM Hansen, AW Hauge, J Olesen, M Ashina - Cephalalgia, 2010 - journals.sagepub.com
Introduction: Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is a key molecule in migraine
pathogenesis. Intravenous CGRP infusion triggers delayed migraine-like attacks in patients …

Neuronal control of skin function: the skin as a neuroimmunoendocrine organ

D Roosterman, T Goerge, SW Schneider… - Physiological …, 2006 - journals.physiology.org
This review focuses on the role of the peripheral nervous system in cutaneous biology and
disease. During the last few years, a modern concept of an interactive network between …

Opening of ATP-sensitive potassium channels causes migraine attacks: a new target for the treatment of migraine

MAM Al-Karagholi, JM Hansen, S Guo, J Olesen… - Brain, 2019 - academic.oup.com
Migraine is one of the most disabling and prevalent of all disorders. To improve
understanding of migraine mechanisms and to suggest a new therapeutic target, we …

Calcitonin receptor‐like receptor (CLR), receptor activity‐modifying protein 1 (RAMP1), and calcitonin gene‐related peptide (CGRP) immunoreactivity in the rat …

JK Lennerz, V Rühle, EP Ceppa… - Journal of …, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
Calcitonin gene‐related peptide (CGRP) is a key mediator in primary headaches including
migraine. Animal models of meningeal nociception demonstrate both peripheral and central …

Neuropeptides in the skin: interactions between the neuroendocrine and the skin immune systems

T Scholzen, CA Armstrong, NW Bunnett… - Experimental …, 1998 - Wiley Online Library
The interaction between components of the nervous system and multiple target cells in the
cutaneous immune system has been receiving increasing attention. It has been observed …