Navigating the Neurobiology of Migraine: From Pathways to Potential Therapies

Overview

Journal Cells

Publisher MDPI

Specialties Biochemistry
Biophysics
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology

Date 2024 Jul 12

PMID 38994951

Authors

Masaru Tanaka

Bernadett Tuka

Laszlo Vecsei

Affiliations

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Abstract

Migraine is a debilitating neurological disorder characterized by recurring episodes of throbbing headaches that are frequently accompanied by sensory disturbances, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound [...].

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