The Journal of Headache and Pain,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: April 24, 2024
Sexual
dimorphism
has
been
revealed
for
many
neurological
disorders
including
chronic
pain.
Prelicinal
studies
and
post-mortem
analyses
from
male
female
human
donors
reveal
sexual
of
nociceptors
at
transcript,
protein
functional
levels
suggesting
different
mechanisms
that
may
promote
pain
in
men
women.
Migraine
is
a
common
female-prevalent
disorder
characterized
by
painful
debilitating
headache.
Prolactin
neurohormone
circulates
higher
females
implicated
clinically
migraine.
sensitizes
sensory
neurons
mice,
non-human
primates
humans
revealing
female-selective
mechanism
conserved
evolutionarily
likely
translationally
relevant.
produces
migraine-like
behaviors
rodents
enhances
the
release
calcitonin
gene-related
peptide
(CGRP),
neurotransmitter
causal
promoting
migraine
patients.
CGRP,
like
prolactin,
behaviors.
Consistent
with
these
observations,
publicly
available
clinical
data
indicate
small
molecule
CGRP-receptor
antagonists
are
preferentially
effective
treatment
acute
therapy
Collectively,
observations
support
conclusion
qualitative
sex
differences
providing
opportunity
to
tailor
therapies
based
on
patient
improved
outcomes.
Additionally,
should
be
considered
design
trials
as
well
reassessment
past
warranted.
The Journal of Headache and Pain,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: Feb. 13, 2020
Abstract
The
terminology
“gut-brain
axis
“points
out
a
bidirectional
relationship
between
the
GI
system
and
central
nervous
(CNS).
To
date,
several
researches
have
shown
that
migraine
is
associated
with
some
gastrointestinal
(GI)
disorders
such
as
Helicobacter
pylori
(HP)
infection,
irritable
bowel
syndrome
(IBS),
celiac
disease
(CD).
present
review
article
aims
to
discuss
direct
indirect
evidence
suggesting
relationships
gut-brain
axis.
However,
mechanisms
explaining
how
gut
brain
may
interact
in
patients
are
not
entirely
clear.
Studies
suggest
this
interaction
seems
be
influenced
by
multiple
factors
inflammatory
mediators
(IL-1β,
IL-6,
IL-8,
TNF-α),
microbiota
profile,
neuropeptides
serotonin
pathway,
stress
hormones
nutritional
substances.
Neuropeptides
including
CGRP,
SP,
VIP,
NPY
thought
antimicrobial
impact
on
variety
of
bacterial
strains
thus
speculated
involved
brain.
According
current
knowledge,
headache
harboring
HP
might
improved
following
bacteria
eradication.
Migraineurs
long
history
high
frequency
higher
chance
being
diagnosed
IBS.
IBS
share
similarities
can
alter
microflora
composition
thereby
affect
status.
Migraine
has
been
also
CD
condition
should
searched
particularly
occipital
parieto-occipital
calcification
at
neuroimaging.
In
those
patients,
gluten-free
diet
effective
reducing
frequency.
It
proposed
dietary
approaches
beneficial
effects
appropriate
consumption
fiber
per
day,
adhering
low
glycemic
index
diet,
supplementation
vitamin
D,
omega-3
probiotics
well
weight
loss
plans
for
overweight
obese
patients.
The Journal of Headache and Pain,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
20(1)
Published: June 21, 2019
Migraine
is
a
complex
neurovascular
disorder
with
strong
genetic
component.
There
are
rare
monogenic
forms
of
migraine,
as
well
more
common
polygenic
forms;
research
into
the
genes
involved
in
both
types
has
provided
insights
many
contributing
factors.
This
review
summarises
advances
that
have
been
made
knowledge
and
understanding
variations
implicated
migraine
etiology.Migraine
characterised
two
main
types,
without
aura
(MO)
(MA).
Hemiplegic
MA
subtype
caused
by
mutations
three
-
CACNA1A,
ATP1A2
SCN1A
which
encode
ion
channel
transport
proteins.
Functional
studies
cellular
animal
models
show
that,
general,
result
impaired
glutamatergic
neurotransmission
cortical
hyperexcitability,
make
brain
susceptible
to
spreading
depression,
phenomenon
thought
coincide
symptoms.
Variants
other
encoding
channels
solute
carriers,
or
roles
regulating
neurotransmitters
at
neuronal
synapses,
vascular
function,
can
also
cause
hemiplegic
related
disorders
overlapping
Next-generation
sequencing
will
accelerate
finding
new
potentially
causal
variants
genes,
high-throughput
bioinformatics
analysis
methods
functional
pipelines
important
prioritising,
confirming
mechanisms
disease-causing
variants.
With
respect
forms,
large
genome-wide
association
(GWAS)
greatly
expanded
our
involved,
emphasizing
role
pathways.
Dissecting
architecture
leads
greater
what
underpins
relationships
between
subtypes
comorbid
disorders,
may
utility
diagnosis
tailoring
treatments.
Further
work
required
identify
polymorphisms
mechanism
their
effect,
gene
expression
epigenetic
factors
help
bridge
genetics
pathophysiology.The
complexity
mirrored
complexity.
A
comprehensive
underpinning
lead
improved
molecular
pathogenesis,
enable
better
treatments
for
sufferers.
Headache The Journal of Head and Face Pain,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
60(7), P. 1259 - 1272
Published: June 30, 2020
To
review
the
literature
on
mechanism
of
action
onabotulinumtoxinA
in
chronic
migraine.OnabotulinumtoxinA
is
a
migraine
preventive
treatment
that
significantly
reduces
headache
frequency.
The
traditional
described
for
-
reducing
muscle
contractions
insufficient
to
explain
its
efficacy
migraine,
which
primarily
sensory
neurological
disease.A
narrative
migraine.Following
injection
into
tissues,
inhibits
soluble
N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive
fusion
attachment
protein
receptor
(SNARE)-mediated
vesicle
trafficking
by
cleaving
one
essential
proteins,
(SNAP-25),
occurs
both
motor
and
nerves.
OnabotulinumtoxinA
regulated
exocytosis
neurochemicals
as
well
membrane
insertion
peripheral
receptors
convey
pain
from
periphery
brain,
because
processes
are
SNARE
dependent.
can
decrease
pro-inflammatory
excitatory
neurotransmitters
neuropeptides
such
substance
P,
calcitonin
gene-related
peptide,
glutamate
primary
afferent
fibers
transmit
nociceptive
participate
development
central
sensitization.
also
decreases
pain-sensitive
ion
channels
transient
potential
cation
channel
subfamily
V
member
1
(TRPV1)
membranes
neurons;
this
likely
enhanced
sensitized
neuron.
For
prevention,
injected
31-39
sites
7
muscles
head
neck.
Sensory
nerve
endings
neurons
whose
cell
bodies
located
trigeminal
cervical
ganglia
distributed
throughout
muscles,
overactive
people
with
migraine.
Through
inhibition
these
endings,
number
signals
reach
brain
consequently
prevents
activation
sensitization
postulated
be
involved
chronification.OnabotulinumtoxinA
acts
via
mechanisms
treat
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
12(6), P. 1658 - 1658
Published: June 3, 2020
Migraine
is
characterized
by
recurrent
attacks
of
disabling
headaches,
often
accompanied
sensory
and
motor
disturbances.
Clinical
manifestations
migraine
are
influenced
dietary
behaviors
elements.
Several
triggers
for
have
been
identified,
leading
to
the
definition
strategies
such
as
elimination
diets,
ketogenic
comprehensive
mainly
help
prevent
migraine.
Although
inconsistency
present
in
literature
no
consensus
exists,
available
data
promising
supporting
beneficial
interventions
some
patients.
factors
influence
net
outcome,
including
age,
sex,
genetics,
environmental
factors.
Advancement
understanding
underlying
mechanisms
pathogenesis
how
can
interfere
with
those
has
encouraged
investigators
consider
diet
a
disease-modifying
agent,
which
may
also
gut–brain
axis
or
epigenetics
Future
work
holds
potential
phenotyping
patients
offering
personalized
recommendations
line
biopsychosocial
models
management
Diet,
an
important
element
lifestyle,
modifiable
aspect
that
needs
further
attention.
Well-designed,
systematic,
mechanism-driven
research
needed
provide
evidence-based
specific
This
narrative
review
aims
current
status
future
perspective
on
migraine,
order
stimulate
awareness.
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
139, P. 111557 - 111557
Published: May 18, 2021
Migraine
is
a
neurological
ailment
that
characterized
by
severe
throbbing
unilateral
headache
and
associated
with
nausea,
photophobia,
phonophobia
vomiting.
A
full
clear
mechanism
of
the
pathogenesis
migraine,
though
studied
extensively,
has
not
been
established
yet.
The
current
available
information
indicates
an
intracranial
network
activation
culminates
in
sensitization
trigemino-vascular
system,
release
inflammatory
markers,
initiation
meningeal-like
reaction
sensed
as
headache.
Genetic
factors
might
play
significant
role
deciding
individual's
susceptibility
to
migraine.
Twin
studies
have
revealed
single
gene
polymorphism
can
lead
migraine
individuals
monogenic
disorder.
In
this
review,
we
describe
recent
advancements
genetics,
pathophysiology,
diagnosis,
treatment,
management,
prevention
We
also
discuss
potential
roles
genetic
abnormal
factors,
including
some
metabolic
triggering
result
attacks.
This
review
will
help
accumulate
knowledge
about
understanding
its
provides
up-to-date
strategies.
The Journal of Headache and Pain,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Jan. 3, 2022
Chronic
migraine
places
a
disabling
burden
on
patients,
which
is
extensively
modeled
by
the
nitroglycerin
(NTG)-treated
animal
model.
Although
NF-κB
pathway
involved
in
an
increase
CGRP
levels
and
activation
of
trigeminal
system
NTG
model,
relationship
between
neuroinflammation
remains
unclear.
This
study
aimed
to
optimize
chronic
rat
model
with
hyperalgesia
ethological
capacity
for
estimating
therapies
further
explore
underlying
mechanism
NTG-induced
migraine.Rats
were
administered
different
doses
s.c.
daily
or
every
2
d;
30
min
h
later,
mechanical
threshold
was
tested.
After
9
d,
rats
injected
EB
Cy5.5
permeability
assay.
The
other
animals
sacrificed,
then,
brainstem
caudal
ganglion
removed
test
CGRP,
c-Fos
NOS
activity;
Cytokines
tissue
serum
measured
ELISA;
blood-brain
barrier
(BBB)-related
indicators
analyzed
using
western
blotting.
Immunohistochemistry
performed
observe
microglial
polarization
IL-17A+
T
cell
migration
medulla
oblongata.NTG
(10
mg/kg,
s.c.,
d
total
5
injections)
optimal
condition,
resulting
progressive
behavior.
TNC
increases
cytokines,
observed,
these
changes
alleviated
ibuprofen.
Furthermore,
administration
increased
BBB
altering
functional
proteins
(RAGE,
LRP1,
AQP4
MFSD2A)
structural
(ZO-1,
Occludin
VE-cadherin-2)
peripheral
IL-17A
permeation
into
oblongata,
activating
microglia
neuroinflammation,
eventually
causing
attack.This
confirmed
that
condition
provoke
migraine,
observable
migraine-like
crossed
triggering
through
microglia-mediated
neuroinflammation.
process
novel
suggesting
might
be
target
treatment
migraine.
Journal of Neurology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
270(7), P. 3654 - 3666
Published: April 8, 2023
Migraine
is
an
extremely
disabling,
common
neurological
disorder
characterized
by
a
complex
neurobiology,
involving
series
of
central
and
peripheral
nervous
system
areas
networks.
A
growing
increase
in
the
understanding
migraine
pathophysiology
recent
years
has
facilitated
translation
that
knowledge
into
novel
treatments,
which
are
currently
becoming
available
to
patients
many
parts
world
substantially
changing
clinical
approach
disease.
In
first
part
this
review,
we
will
provide
up
date
overview
analyzing
anatomy
function
main
regions
involved
disease,
focusing
on
how
these
give
rise
plethora
symptoms
characterizing
attacks
overall
The
second
paper
discuss
therapeutic
agents
have
emerged
for
treatment
migraine,
including
molecules
targeting
calcitonin
gene-related
peptide
(gepants
monoclonal
antibodies),
serotonin
5-HT1F
receptor
agonists
(ditans)
non-invasive
neuromodulation,
as
well
providing
brief
new
evidence
classic
treatments.
The Journal of Headache and Pain,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: April 3, 2023
The
neuropeptides
calcitonin
gene-related
peptide
(CGRP)
and
pituitary
adenylate
cyclase-activating
polypeptide
(PACAP)
have
emerged
as
mediators
of
migraine
pathogenesis.
Both
are
vasodilatory
peptides
that
can
cause
migraine-like
attacks
when
infused
into
people
symptoms
injected
rodents.
In
this
narrative
review,
we
compare
the
similarities
differences
between
in
both
their
clinical
preclinical
actions.
A
notable
difference
is
PACAP,
but
not
CGRP,
causes
premonitory-like
patients.
found
distinct,
overlapping
areas
relevant
to
migraine,
most
notably
with
prevalence
CGRP
trigeminal
ganglia
PACAP
sphenopalatine
ganglia.
rodents,
two
share
activities,
including
vasodilation,
neurogenic
inflammation,
nociception.
Most
strikingly,
similar
rodents
manifested
light
aversion
tactile
allodynia.
Yet,
appear
act
by
independent
mechanisms
possibly
distinct
intracellular
signaling
pathways.
complexity
these
pathways
magnified
existence
multiple
receptors
may
contribute
Based
on
differences,
suggest
its
provide
a
rich
set
targets
complement
augment
current
CGRP-based
therapeutics.
The Journal of Headache and Pain,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Oct. 31, 2024
Migraine
is
a
common
disabling
conditions
which,
globally,
affects
15.2%
of
the
population.
It
second
cause
health
loss
in
terms
years
lived
with
disability,
first
among
women.
Despite
being
so
common,
it
poorly
recognised
and
too
often
undertreated.
Specialty
centres
neurologists
specific
expertise
on
headache
disorders
have
knowledge
to
provide
care:
however,
those
who
do
not
regularly
treat
patients
migraine
will
benefit
from
synopsis
most
relevant
updated
information
about
this
condition.
This
paper
presents
comprehensive
view
hallmarks
migraine,
genetics
diagnostic
markers,
up
treatments
societal
impact,
reports
elements
that
identify
features.