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Sex differences in expression of CGRP family of receptors and ligands in the rat trigeminal system.
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Maddahi A, Edvinsson JCA, Edvinsson LAbstract
Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is part of the calcitonin peptide family, which includes calcitonin (CT), amylin (AMY), and adrenomedullin (ADM). CGRP and its receptor are highly present in the trigeminovascular system (TVS). Recent research suggests that other members of the calcitonin family could be feasible therapeutic targets in the treatment of migraine. The present study aims to elucidate the distribution of ADM, AMY, CT, and their receptors in the rat TVS, and to explore potential sex differences in their expression.