Targeted Regulation Of Cgrp Gene Expression

The neuropeptide calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is a potent regulator of cerebral vascular tone and contributes to neurogenic inflammation. Clinical studies have shown that CGRP levels are elevated during the painful phase of migraine headache, then restored to baseline by antimigraine 5-HT1...

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Main Authors: A. F. Russo, P. L. Durham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2001-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/tsw.2001.438