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

Abstract Background 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...

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Main Authors: Aida Maddahi, Lars Edvinsson, Karin Warfvinge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:The Journal of Headache and Pain
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s10194-022-01524-7