Triptans. A support to the central link between serotonin and acetylcholine in migraine

Autor: M, Nicolodi, F, Sicuteri
Rok vydání: 2000
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Zdroj: Advances in experimental medicine and biology. 467
ISSN: 0065-2598
Popis: Recently synthesized triptans, sumatriptan derivatives, display aborting migraine activity at doses and with plasmatic maximum peak dramatically lower (20-40 times) than sumatriptan, the 5-HT like agonist, which is the original molecule. That triptans easily cross blood-brain barrier strongly supports the central theory of migraine. We recently discovered the anti-migraine prophylactic action of centrally acting anti-cholinesterase agents, that seems a further support to the central theory of migraine. Indeed, acetylcholine is an important analgesia neurotransmitter and is intertwined with 5-HT central pathways.
Databáze: OpenAIRE