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Research reveals possible migraine treatment methods
by Anna Sandner
Breakthrough in migraine research: new hope for medication for migraine with aura
10/7/2024
Translation: machine translated
Researchers uncover previously unknown signalling pathway in the brain. New hope for more effective treatments for migraine with aura.
New understanding of the development of migraine attacks
A special nerve structure at the base of the skull, the so-called trigeminal ganglion, is at the centre of the study. At this location, the researchers discovered an unusual permeability of the blood-brain barrier. This special feature enables certain molecules from the brain to communicate with the peripheral nervous system - a process that was previously considered impossible.
Newly discovered signalling pathway offers a starting point for drugs
In addition, the discovery could also be significant for other areas of neurology. The researchers suspect that the newly discovered mechanism could possibly also play a role in other neurological diseases.
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Anna Sandner
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Anna.Sandner@galaxus.deScience editor and biologist. I love animals and am fascinated by plants, their abilities and everything you can do with them. That's why my favourite place is always outside - somewhere in nature, preferably in my wild garden.
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