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Published in: The Journal of Headache and Pain 1/2024

Open Access 01-12-2024 | Migraine | Review

Mechanosensitive receptors in migraine: a systematic review

Authors: Adriana Della Pietra, Laura Gómez Dabó, Petr Mikulenka, Christian Espinoza-Vinces, Doga Vuralli, Isil Baytekin, Paolo Martelletti, Rashid Giniatullin, On behalf of the School of Advanced Studies of the European Headache Federation (EHF-SAS)

Published in: The Journal of Headache and Pain | Issue 1/2024

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Abstract

Background

Migraine is a debilitating neurological disorder with pain profile, suggesting exaggerated mechanosensation. Mechanosensitive receptors of different families, which specifically respond to various mechanical stimuli, have gathered increasing attention due to their potential role in migraine related nociception. Understanding these mechanisms is of principal importance for improved therapeutic strategies. This systematic review comprehensively examines the involvement of mechanosensitive mechanisms in migraine pain pathways.

Methods

A systematic search across the Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science, and Medline was conducted on 8th August 2023 for the period from 2000 to 2023, according to PRISMA guidelines. The review was constructed following a meticulous evaluation by two authors who independently applied rigorous inclusion criteria and quality assessments to the selected studies, upon which all authors collectively wrote the review.

Results

We identified 36 relevant studies with our analysis. Additionally, 3 more studies were selected by literature search. The 39 papers included in this systematic review cover the role of the putative mechanosensitive Piezo and K2P, as well as ASICs, NMDA, and TRP family of channels in the migraine pain cascade. The outcome of the available knowledge, including mainly preclinical animal models of migraine and few clinical studies, underscores the intricate relationship between mechanosensitive receptors and migraine pain symptoms. The review presents the mechanisms of activation of mechanosensitive receptors that may be involved in the generation of nociceptive signals and migraine associated clinical symptoms. The gender differences of targeting these receptors as potential therapeutic interventions are also acknowledged as well as the challenges related to respective drug development.

Conclusions

Overall, this analysis identified key molecular players and uncovered significant gaps in our understanding of mechanotransduction in migraine. This review offers a foundation for filling these gaps and suggests novel therapeutic options for migraine treatments based on achievements in the emerging field of mechano-neurobiology.
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Metadata
Title
Mechanosensitive receptors in migraine: a systematic review
Authors
Adriana Della Pietra
Laura Gómez Dabó
Petr Mikulenka
Christian Espinoza-Vinces
Doga Vuralli
Isil Baytekin
Paolo Martelletti
Rashid Giniatullin
On behalf of the School of Advanced Studies of the European Headache Federation (EHF-SAS)
Publication date
01-12-2024
Publisher
Springer Milan
Keywords
Migraine
Headache
Published in
The Journal of Headache and Pain / Issue 1/2024
Print ISSN: 1129-2369
Electronic ISSN: 1129-2377
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s10194-023-01710-1

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