Migraine: pathophysiological mechanisms

Evidence-based neurology checklist on migraine: pathophysiological mechanisms: Impaired neuropeptide activity Calcitonin gene receptor peptide (CGRP) Pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide Substance P Neuropeptide Y Vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) Other pathophysiological risk…

Impaired neuropeptide activity

  • Calcitonin gene receptor peptide (CGRP)
  • Pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide
  • Substance P
  • Neuropeptide Y
  • Vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP)

Other pathophysiological risk factors

References

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