Migraine: from pathophysiology to treatment

Francesca Puledda, Elisa Martins Silva, Kanokrat Suwanlaong, Peter J. Goadsby*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Migraine is an extremely disabling, common neurological disorder characterized by a complex neurobiology, involving a series of central and peripheral nervous system areas and networks. A growing increase in the understanding of migraine pathophysiology in recent years has facilitated translation of that knowledge into novel treatments, which are currently becoming available to patients in many parts of the world and are substantially changing the clinical approach to the disease. In the first part of this review, we will provide an up to date overview of migraine pathophysiology by analyzing the anatomy and function of the main regions involved in the disease, focusing on how these give rise to the plethora of symptoms characterizing the attacks and overall disease. The second part of the paper will discuss the novel therapeutic agents that have emerged for the treatment of migraine, including molecules targeting calcitonin gene-related peptide (gepants and monoclonal antibodies), serotonin 5-HT1F receptor agonists (ditans) and non-invasive neuromodulation, as well as providing a brief overview of new evidence for classic migraine treatments.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3654-3666
Number of pages13
JournalJournal of Neurology
Volume270
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2023

Keywords

  • CGRP
  • Migraine
  • Neuromodulation
  • Pathophysiology
  • Treatment

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