Physical exercise enhances vulnerability to migraine headache associated with CGRP up-expression in trigeminal nucleus caudalis of stressed rats

Kooshki, Razieh; Abbasnejad, Mehdi; Shamsizadeh, Ali; Raoof, Maryam; Askari-Zahabi, Khadijeh; Esmaeili‐Mahani, Saeed

doi:10.1080/01616412.2020.1794243

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“…The first potential association between physical exercise and CGRP was described by Wyon et al [ 90 ] with an animal model showing that rats had higher concentrations of CGRP in urine, CSF and serum after 1-h of running. Subsequent studies with more animal models have confirmed this relationship [ 91 , 92 ]. To date the evidence derived from studies with humans is scarce, with only two works [ 76 , 77 ].…”

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Untangling the mess of CGRP levels as a migraine biomarker: an in-depth literature review and analysis of our experimental experience

Gárate,

Pascual,

Pascual-Mato

et al. 2024

J Headache Pain

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Background Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is the most promising candidate to become the first migraine biomarker. However, literature shows clashing results and suggests a methodological source for such discrepancies. We aimed to investigate some of these methodological factors to evaluate the actual role of CGRP as biomarker. Methods Previous to the experimental part, we performed a literature review of articles measuring CGRP in migraine patients. Using our 399 bio-bank sera samples, we performed a series of experiments to test the validity of different ELISA kits employed, time of sample processing, long-term storage, sampling in rest or after moderate exercise. Analysis of in-house data was performed to analyse average levels of the peptide and the effect of sex and age. Results Literature review shows the high variability in terms of study design, determination methods, results and conclusions obtained by studies including CGRP determinations in migraine patients. CGRP measurements depends on the method and specific kit employed, also on the isoform detected, showing completely different ranges of concentrations. Alpha-CGRP and beta-CGRP had median with IQR levels of 37.5 (28.2–54.4) and 4.6 (2.4–6.4)pg/mL, respectively. CGRP content is preserved in serum within the 24 first hours when samples are stored at 4°C after clotting and immediate centrifugation. Storages at -80°C of more than 6 months result in a decrease in CGRP levels. Moderate exercise prior to blood extraction does not modulate the concentration of the peptide. Age positively correlates with beta-CGRP content and men have higher alpha-CGRP levels than women. Conclusions We present valuable information for CGRP measurements in serum. ELISA kit suitability should be tested prior to the experiments. Alpha and beta-CGRP levels should be analysed separately as they can show different behaviours even within the same condition. Samples can be processed in a 24-h window if they have been kept in 4°C and should not be stored for more than 6 months at -80°C before assayed. Patients do not need to rest before the blood extraction unless they have performed a high-endurance exercise. For comparative studies, sex and age should be accounted for as these parameters can impact CGRP concentrations. Graphical Abstract

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