Abstract
The effect of neurokinin A on human temporal muscle blood flow was compared to saline when injected into the muscle in six normal subjects. The 133-Xenon washout technique was used and the test solutions administered in a double-blind, cross-over manner. Neurokinin A (0.02 ml, 10(-5)M) caused a blood flow increase of 193%, while saline caused an increase of 23%. The difference between neurokinin A and saline was significant (p less than 0.05). It is suggested that a possible pathophysiological role of neurokinin A in migraine must involve modulation of vascular response as well as of primary nociception.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Peptides |
Vol/bind | 10 |
Udgave nummer | 5 |
Sider (fra-til) | 921-4 |
Antal sider | 4 |
ISSN | 0196-9781 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 1989 |
Udgivet eksternt | Ja |