Journal
NEUROSCIENCE LETTERS
Volume 602, Issue -, Pages 104-109Publisher
ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2015.06.056
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Headache; Migraine; Neuropeptide; Nociception; Brainstem; CGRP
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- EU-FP7 (EUROHEADPAIN) [602633]
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Endogenous NO and hydrogen sulfide form HNO, which causes CGRP release via TRPA1 channel activation in sensory nerves. In the present study, stimulation of intact trigeminal afferent neuron preparations with NO donors, Na2S or both was analyzed by measuring CGRP release as an index of mass activation. Combined stimulation was able to activate all parts of the trigeminal system and acted synergistic compared to stimulation with both substances alone. To investigate the contribution of both substances, we varied their ratio and tracked intracellular calcium in isolated neurons. Our results demonstrate that hydrogen sulfide is the rate-limiting factor for HNO formation. CGRP has a key role in migraine pathophysiology and HNO formation at all sites of the trigeminal system should be considered for this novel means of activation. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
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