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Papers: 26 Nov 2022 - 2 Dec 2022


Human Studies

PAIN TYPE:
Migraine/Headache


2022 Dec 01


J Headache Pain


23


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Expression of vasopressin and its receptors in migraine-related regions in CNS and the trigeminal system: influence of sex.

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Abstract

Hypothalamus is a key region in migraine attacks. In addition, women are disproportionately affected by migraine. The calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) system is an important key player in migraine pathophysiology. CGRP signaling could be a target of hormones that influence migraine. Our aim is to identify the expression of vasopressin and its receptors in the brain and in the trigeminovascular system with focus on the migraine-related regions and, furthermore, to examine the role of sex on the expression of neurohormones in the trigeminal ganglion.