PACAP and its receptors in cranial arteries and mast cells
Abstract Background In migraineurs pituitary adenylate cyclase activating peptide1–38 (PACAP1–38) is a potent migraine provoking substance and the accompanying long lasting flushing suggests degranulation of mast cells. Infusion of the closely related vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) either induc...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-02-01
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Series: | The Journal of Headache and Pain |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s10194-017-0822-2 |