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Papers: 25 Feb 2023 - 3 Mar 2023

RESEARCH TYPE:
Review


Molecular/Cellular, Pharmacology/Drug Development

PAIN TYPE:
Migraine/Headache


2023 Feb 15


Biomedicines


36831105


11


2

Novel Therapeutic Targets for Migraine.

Authors

Nisar A, Ahmed Z, Yuan H

Abstract

Migraine, a primary headache disorder involving a dysfunctional trigeminal vascular system, remains a major debilitating neurological condition impacting many patients’ quality of life. Despite the success of multiple new migraine therapies, not all patients achieve significant clinical benefits. The success of CGRP pathway-targeted therapy highlights the importance of translating the mechanistic understanding toward effective therapy. Ongoing research has identified multiple potential mechanisms in migraine signaling and nociception. In this narrative review, we discuss several potential emerging therapeutic targets, including pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide (PACAP), adenosine, δ-opioid receptor (DOR), potassium channels, transient receptor potential ion channels (TRP), and acid-sensing ion channels (ASIC). A better understanding of these mechanisms facilitates the discovery of novel therapeutic targets and provides more treatment options for improved clinical care.