TRP Channels in the Focus of Trigeminal Nociceptor Sensitization Contributing to Primary Headaches
Dux M, Rosta J, Meßlinger K (2020)
Publication Type: Journal article, Review article
Publication year: 2020
Journal
Book Volume: 21
Journal Issue: 1
DOI: 10.3390/ijms21010342
Abstract
Pain in trigeminal areas is driven by nociceptive trigeminal afferents. Transduction molecules, among them the nonspecific cation channels transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) and ankyrin 1 (TRPA1), which are activated by endogenous and exogenous ligands, are expressed by a significant population of trigeminal nociceptors innervating meningeal tissues. Many of these nociceptors also contain vasoactive neuropeptides such as calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) and substance P. Release of neuropeptides and other functional properties are frequently examined using the cell bodies of trigeminal neurons as models of their sensory endings. Pathophysiological conditions cause phosphorylation, increased expression and trafficking of transient receptor potential (TRP) channels, neuropeptides and other mediators, which accelerate activation of nociceptive pathways. Since nociceptor activation may be a significant pathophysiological mechanism involved in both peripheral and central sensitization of the trigeminal nociceptive pathway, its contribution to the pathophysiology of primary headaches is more than likely. Metabolic disorders and medication-induced painful states are frequently associated with TRP receptor activation and may increase the risk for primary headaches.
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Dux, M., Rosta, J., & Meßlinger, K. (2020). TRP Channels in the Focus of Trigeminal Nociceptor Sensitization Contributing to Primary Headaches. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 21(1). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21010342
MLA:
Dux, Mária, Judit Rosta, and Karl Meßlinger. "TRP Channels in the Focus of Trigeminal Nociceptor Sensitization Contributing to Primary Headaches." International Journal of Molecular Sciences 21.1 (2020).
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