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- Title
Clinical and Preclinical Rationale for CGRP-Receptor Antagonists in the Treatment of Migraine.
- Authors
Tepper, Stewart J.; Stillman, Mark J.
- Abstract
Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is linked to migraine and other primary headache disorders. It is found in every location described in migraine genesis and processing, including meninges, trigeminal ganglion, trigeminocervical complex, brainstem nuclei, and cortex. It is released in animal models following stimulation of the CNS similar to that seen in migraine, and triptans inhibit this release. Injection of CGRP into migraineurs results in delayed headache similar to migraine. Elevation of CGRP occurs during migraine, resolving following migraine-specific treatment. Finally, and most importantly, CGRP receptor antagonists terminate migraine with efficacy similar to triptans. Both intravenous olcegepant (BIBN 4096 BS) and oral telcagepant (MK-0974) have been effective, safe, and well tolerated in phase I and II studies. Telcagepant is currently in phase III trials, and preliminary results are favorable. The potential for a migraine-specific medication without vasoconstrictive or vascular side effects is enormous. CGRP receptor blockade may also have applications in other pathologic and pain syndromes.
- Subjects
MIGRAINE; CALCITONIN gene-related peptide; HEADACHE; DRUGS; TRYPTAMINE; MENINGES; TRIGEMINAL nerve; CLINICAL trials; PREVENTION
- Publication
Headache: The Journal of Head & Face Pain, 2008, Vol 48, Issue 8, p1259
- ISSN
0017-8748
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1526-4610.2008.01214.x