Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) and its receptor components in human and rat spinal trigeminal nucleus and spinal cord at C1-level

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) has a key role in migraine pathophysiology and is associated with activation of the trigeminovascular system. The trigeminal ganglion, storing CGRP and its receptor components, projects peripher...

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Main Authors: Eftekhari Sajedeh, Edvinsson Lars
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:BMC Neuroscience
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2202/12/112