Serum alpha-CGRP levels are increased in COVID-19 patients with headache indicating an activation of the trigeminal system

Abstract Background Headache is among the most frequent symptoms of acute COVID-19 infection. Its mechanisms remain obscure, but due to its migraine-like characteristics, the activation of the trigeminal system could account for its underlying pathophysiology. Methods Our aim was to compare the seru...

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Main Authors: Gabriel Gárate, María Toriello, Vicente González-Quintanilla, Sara Pérez-Pereda, Jorge Madera, Marta Pascual, José Manuel Olmos, Julio Pascual
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-03-01
Series:BMC Neurology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-023-03156-z