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Erschienen in: Neurological Sciences 1/2019

02.03.2019 | Review Article

The role of neurotransmitters and neuromodulators in the pathogenesis of cluster headache: a review

verfasst von: G. D’Andrea, A. Gucciardi, F. Perini, A. Leon

Erschienen in: Neurological Sciences | Sonderheft 1/2019

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Abstract

The pathogenesis underlying cluster headache remains an unresolved issue. Although both the autonomic system and the hypothalamus play a central role, the modality of their involvement remains largely unknown. It is, also, unknown why the duration of the pain attacks is so brief and why their onset and termination are abrupt and extremely painful. This review summarizes the evidence to date accumulated in favor of a possible role of anomalies in the metabolism of tyrosine, tryptophan, and arginine in these unresolved issues.
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Metadaten
Titel
The role of neurotransmitters and neuromodulators in the pathogenesis of cluster headache: a review
verfasst von
G. D’Andrea
A. Gucciardi
F. Perini
A. Leon
Publikationsdatum
02.03.2019
Verlag
Springer International Publishing
Erschienen in
Neurological Sciences / Ausgabe Sonderheft 1/2019
Print ISSN: 1590-1874
Elektronische ISSN: 1590-3478
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-019-03768-9

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