Migraine: gene mutations and functional consequences

AMJM van den Maagdenberg, J Haan… - Current opinion in …, 2007 - journals.lww.com
AMJM van den Maagdenberg, J Haan, GM Terwindt, MD Ferrari
Current opinion in neurology, 2007journals.lww.com
Identification and analysis of gene mutations in familial hemiplegic migraine revealed a
major role for disturbed ion transport in this disorder. Cellular and transgenic mouse models
of familial hemiplegic migraine genes suggest that increased potassium and glutamate play
a role in the pathophysiology of the disorder. Despite progress, no genes have been
discovered for common migraine.
Summary
Identification and analysis of gene mutations in familial hemiplegic migraine revealed a major role for disturbed ion transport in this disorder. Cellular and transgenic mouse models of familial hemiplegic migraine genes suggest that increased potassium and glutamate play a role in the pathophysiology of the disorder. Despite progress, no genes have been discovered for common migraine.
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