CGRP physiology, pharmacology, and therapeutic targets: migraine and beyond
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 …
functions. Its two isoforms (α and β) are widely expressed throughout the body in sensory …
Neurogenic inflammation: The participant in migraine and recent advancements in translational research
Migraine is a primary headache disorder characterized by a unilateral, throbbing, pulsing
headache, which lasts for hours to days, and the pain can interfere with daily activities. It …
headache, which lasts for hours to days, and the pain can interfere with daily activities. It …
Mechanism of action of onabotulinumtoxinA in chronic migraine: a narrative review
R Burstein, AM Blumenfeld… - … : The Journal of …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Objective To review the literature on the mechanism of action of onabotulinumtoxinA in
chronic migraine. Background OnabotulinumtoxinA is a chronic migraine preventive …
chronic migraine. Background OnabotulinumtoxinA is a chronic migraine preventive …
Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP): a new target for migraine
AF Russo - Annual review of pharmacology and toxicology, 2015 - annualreviews.org
Migraine is a neurological disorder that manifests as a debilitating headache associated
with altered sensory perception. The neuropeptide calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) …
with altered sensory perception. The neuropeptide calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) …
The PACAP pathway is independent of CGRP in mouse models of migraine: possible new drug target?
C Ernstsen, SL Christensen, RH Rasmussen… - Brain, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)-antagonizing drugs represent a major advance in
migraine treatment. However, up to 50% of patients do not benefit from monoclonal …
migraine treatment. However, up to 50% of patients do not benefit from monoclonal …
Human models of migraine—short-term pain for long-term gain
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 …
of the most prevalent and disabling neurological disorders. A key feature of migraine is that …
O verview of N europeptides: A wakening the S enses?
AF Russo - Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Humans have a diverse collection of neuropeptides that can influence a multitude of
activities. There are now over 100 known neuropeptides and probably many more yet to be …
activities. There are now over 100 known neuropeptides and probably many more yet to be …
Shared and independent roles of CGRP and PACAP in migraine pathophysiology
A Kuburas, AF Russo - The Journal of Headache and Pain, 2023 - Springer
The neuropeptides calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) and pituitary adenylate cyclase-
activating polypeptide (PACAP) have emerged as mediators of migraine pathogenesis. Both …
activating polypeptide (PACAP) have emerged as mediators of migraine pathogenesis. Both …
Localization of CGRP, CGRP receptor, PACAP and glutamate in trigeminal ganglion. Relation to the blood–brain barrier
S Eftekhari, CA Salvatore, S Johansson, T Chen… - Brain research, 2015 - Elsevier
Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonists have demonstrated anti-
migraine efficacy. One remaining question is where do these blockers act? We hypothesized …
migraine efficacy. One remaining question is where do these blockers act? We hypothesized …
Transient receptor potential canonical 5 mediates inflammatory mechanical and spontaneous pain in mice
Tactile and spontaneous pains are poorly managed symptoms of inflammatory and
neuropathic injury. Here, we found that transient receptor potential canonical 5 (TRPC5) is a …
neuropathic injury. Here, we found that transient receptor potential canonical 5 (TRPC5) is a …