Triptans, serotonin 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonists, more than revolutionizing the treatment of migraine, stimulated also ground breaking research that provided insights into the anatomy, physiology, and molecular pharmacology of migraine. This knowledge, in turn, is stimulating research on new mechanisms of action for the treatment of migraine. Accordingly, it is opportune to critically review the...

243 Introduction 474 Discussion 1165 Non standard abbreviations: AMY, amylin receptor phenotype; CGRP, calcitonin gene-related peptide; CLR, calcitonin receptor-like receptor; CT, calcitonin; CTR, calcitonin receptor; GPCR, G protein-coupled receptor; HA, haemagglutinin epitope tag; hCT, human calcitonin; RAMP, receptor activity modifying protein; rAmy, rat amylin; sCT, salmon calcitonin; TMD, ...

belongs to the CGRP superfamily. The human ADM precursor (preproADM) is 185 amino acids in length and is processed to 164-amino acid peptide, proADM, and then to a 52-amino acid peptide, the biologically active form of ADM. The genomic DNA of human

OPINION STATEMENT Migraine is a very disabling disorder with severe impact on patients' lives and substantive costs to society in terms of healthcare costs and lost productivity. Prevention is a key component of migraine therapy, and while numerous preventive options exist, each is burdened by either troublesome side effects or insufficient efficacy. All migraine preventives currently in clinic...