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kynurenine and Migraine Disorders

kynurenine has been researched along with Migraine Disorders in 17 studies

Kynurenine: A metabolite of the essential amino acid tryptophan metabolized via the tryptophan-kynurenine pathway.
kynurenine : A ketone that is alanine in which one of the methyl hydrogens is substituted by a 2-aminobenzoyl group.

Migraine Disorders: A class of disabling primary headache disorders, characterized by recurrent unilateral pulsatile headaches. The two major subtypes are common migraine (without aura) and classic migraine (with aura or neurological symptoms). (International Classification of Headache Disorders, 2nd ed. Cephalalgia 2004: suppl 1)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"This review summarizes current knowledge of the role of kynurenine signalling in trigeminal and central pain processing, including its therapeutic prospects in migraine treatment."8.87The L-kynurenine signalling pathway in trigeminal pain processing: a potential therapeutic target in migraine? ( Ashina, M; Guo, S; Vecsei, L, 2011)
"Glutamate is a key player in migraine pathogenesis; it is crucial in the communication of first and second-order neurons, and it has an important role in the genesis of cortical spreading depression, which is the electrophysiological correlate for migraine aura and may be involved in the activation of the trigeminal system."6.48Kynurenines and headache. ( Bohár, Z; Fejes, A; Párdutz, A; Tar, L; Toldi, J; Vécsei, L, 2012)
" In recent years, migraine research focused on tryptophan, which is metabolized via two main pathways, the serotonin and kynurenine pathways, both of which produce neuroactive molecules that influence pain processing and stress response by disturbing neural and brain hypersensitivity and by interacting with molecules that control vascular and inflammatory actions."5.22Exploring the Tryptophan Metabolic Pathways in Migraine-Related Mechanisms. ( Körtési, T; Spekker, E; Vécsei, L, 2022)
"This review summarizes current knowledge of the role of kynurenine signalling in trigeminal and central pain processing, including its therapeutic prospects in migraine treatment."4.87The L-kynurenine signalling pathway in trigeminal pain processing: a potential therapeutic target in migraine? ( Ashina, M; Guo, S; Vecsei, L, 2011)
"The involvement of these pathways in migraine has been widely studied, but acute citalopram neuroendocrine challenge on TRP metabolism and cytokine profile has not been investigated yet."3.11Citalopram Neuroendocrine Challenge Shows Altered Tryptophan and Kynurenine Metabolism in Migraine. ( Bagdy, G; Dalmadi Kiss, B; Demeter, AK; Denes, A; Édes, AE; Gecse, K; Juhasz, G; Király, M; Környei, Z; Ludányi, K; Nagy, T; Virág, D, 2022)
"Changes in KP were reported in both migraine and FGIDs."2.72Kynurenine Pathway of Tryptophan Metabolism in Migraine and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders. ( Blasiak, J; Chojnacki, C; Chojnacki, J; Fila, M; Pawlowska, E; Szczepanska, J, 2021)
"Migraine is a highly disabling neurovascular primary headache disorder, with its exact pathomechanism being still unrevealed."2.55Kynurenines and PACAP in Migraine: Medicinal Chemistry and Pathogenetic Aspects. ( Nagy-Grocz, G; Petrovics-Balog, A; Szok, D; Tajti, J; Toldi, J; Tuka, B; Vecsei, L, 2017)
"Migraine and neuropathic pain are common causes of chronic pain."2.52Drug targets of migraine and neuropathy: treatment of hyperexcitability. ( Balog, A; Majláth, Z; Tajti, J; Vécsei, L, 2015)
"Glutamate is a key player in migraine pathogenesis; it is crucial in the communication of first and second-order neurons, and it has an important role in the genesis of cortical spreading depression, which is the electrophysiological correlate for migraine aura and may be involved in the activation of the trigeminal system."2.48Kynurenines and headache. ( Bohár, Z; Fejes, A; Párdutz, A; Tar, L; Toldi, J; Vécsei, L, 2012)
"The treatment and prevention of migraine within the last decade has become largely pharmacological."1.43Migraine: A disorder of metabolism? ( Kokavec, A, 2016)
"These findings suggest that in migraine KYN is unidirectionally metabolized into ANA at expenses of KYNA and 3-HK."1.42Altered kynurenine pathway metabolites in serum of chronic migraine patients. ( Capi, M; Curto, M; Fazio, F; Giamberardino, MA; Lionetto, L; Martelletti, P; Negro, A; Nicoletti, F; Simmaco, M, 2015)
" Although kynurenic acid does not cross the BBB, its precursor, kynurenine, if combined with probenecid, crosses it readily."1.34Kynurenine in combination with probenecid mitigates the stimulation-induced increase of c-fos immunoreactivity of the rat caudal trigeminal nucleus in an experimental migraine model. ( Chadaide, Z; Fenyo, R; Knyihár-Csillik, E; Krisztin-Péva, B; Mihály, A; Németh, H; Toldi, J; Vécsei, L, 2007)
" The present investigation tested the hypothesis of whether kynurenine in combination with systemically administered probenecid protects second-order trigeminal neurons against stimulation arriving via central processes of trigeminal ganglion cells."1.34Prevention of electrical stimulation-induced increase of c-fos immunoreaction in the caudal trigeminal nucleus by kynurenine combined with probenecid. ( Chadaide, Z; Fenyo, R; Knyihár-Csillik, E; Krisztin-Péva, B; Németh, H; Toldi, J; Vécsei, L, 2007)
"We describe a patient whose migraine headaches responded dramatically to sustained-release niacin as preventive treatment."1.32Sustained-release niacin for prevention of migraine headache. ( Dodick, DW; Muir, JJ; Velling, DA, 2003)

Research

Studies (17)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's4 (23.53)29.6817
2010's9 (52.94)24.3611
2020's4 (23.53)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Fila, M1
Chojnacki, J1
Pawlowska, E1
Szczepanska, J1
Chojnacki, C1
Blasiak, J1
Gecse, K1
Édes, AE1
Nagy, T1
Demeter, AK1
Virág, D1
Király, M1
Dalmadi Kiss, B1
Ludányi, K1
Környei, Z1
Denes, A1
Bagdy, G1
Juhasz, G1
Körtési, T2
Spekker, E2
Vécsei, L12
Tóth, F1
Fülöp, F2
Szatmári, I1
Toldi, J7
Dékány, I1
Nagy-Grócz, G2
Zádor, F1
Dvorácskó, S1
Bohár, Z2
Benyhe, S1
Tömböly, C1
Párdutz, Á3
Curto, M2
Lionetto, L2
Fazio, F2
Mitsikostas, DD1
Martelletti, P2
Majláth, Z1
Balog, A1
Tajti, J2
Negro, A1
Capi, M1
Giamberardino, MA1
Simmaco, M1
Nicoletti, F1
Kokavec, A1
Szok, D1
Tuka, B1
Petrovics-Balog, A1
Vamos, E1
Klivenyi, P1
Guo, S1
Ashina, M1
Fejes, A1
Tar, L1
Szalárdy, L1
Velling, DA1
Dodick, DW1
Muir, JJ1
Knyihár-Csillik, E2
Mihály, A1
Krisztin-Péva, B2
Chadaide, Z2
Németh, H2
Fenyo, R2

Clinical Trials (2)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Exploration of the Role of Tryptophan Metabolites in Pediatric Migraine[NCT05969990]200 participants (Anticipated)Observational2022-01-01Recruiting
Effects of 3-month Probiotic Mix Supplementation (L. Helveticus R-0052, B. Longum R-0175) on Gut Microbiota and Metabolome, Endocannabinoid and Immune Systems Activation, Along With Symptoms of Fatigue in Professional Dancers[NCT05567653]60 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2022-09-21Recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

10 reviews available for kynurenine and Migraine Disorders

ArticleYear
Kynurenine Pathway of Tryptophan Metabolism in Migraine and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders.
    International journal of molecular sciences, 2021, Sep-20, Volume: 22, Issue:18

    Topics: Animals; Brain; Humans; Intestinal Mucosa; Irritable Bowel Syndrome; Kynurenine; Migraine Disorders;

2021
Exploring the Tryptophan Metabolic Pathways in Migraine-Related Mechanisms.
    Cells, 2022, Nov-27, Volume: 11, Issue:23

    Topics: Humans; Kynurenic Acid; Kynurenine; Metabolic Networks and Pathways; Migraine Disorders; Pain; Serot

2022
Exploring the Tryptophan Metabolic Pathways in Migraine-Related Mechanisms.
    Cells, 2022, Nov-27, Volume: 11, Issue:23

    Topics: Humans; Kynurenic Acid; Kynurenine; Metabolic Networks and Pathways; Migraine Disorders; Pain; Serot

2022
Exploring the Tryptophan Metabolic Pathways in Migraine-Related Mechanisms.
    Cells, 2022, Nov-27, Volume: 11, Issue:23

    Topics: Humans; Kynurenic Acid; Kynurenine; Metabolic Networks and Pathways; Migraine Disorders; Pain; Serot

2022
Exploring the Tryptophan Metabolic Pathways in Migraine-Related Mechanisms.
    Cells, 2022, Nov-27, Volume: 11, Issue:23

    Topics: Humans; Kynurenic Acid; Kynurenine; Metabolic Networks and Pathways; Migraine Disorders; Pain; Serot

2022
Interactions between the Kynurenine and the Endocannabinoid System with Special Emphasis on Migraine.
    International journal of molecular sciences, 2017, Jul-30, Volume: 18, Issue:8

    Topics: Animals; Endocannabinoids; Humans; Kynurenine; Migraine Disorders; Receptors, Cannabinoid; Receptors

2017
Fathoming the kynurenine pathway in migraine: why understanding the enzymatic cascades is still critically important.
    Internal and emergency medicine, 2015, Volume: 10, Issue:4

    Topics: Humans; Kynurenine; Metabolic Networks and Pathways; Migraine Disorders

2015
Drug targets of migraine and neuropathy: treatment of hyperexcitability.
    CNS & neurological disorders drug targets, 2015, Volume: 14, Issue:5

    Topics: Animals; Excitatory Amino Acid Agents; Glutamic Acid; Humans; Hyperalgesia; Kynurenine; Migraine Dis

2015
Kynurenines and PACAP in Migraine: Medicinal Chemistry and Pathogenetic Aspects.
    Current medicinal chemistry, 2017, Volume: 24, Issue:13

    Topics: Animals; Chemistry, Pharmaceutical; Glutamic Acid; Humans; Kynurenine; Migraine Disorders; Neurons;

2017
The role of kynurenines in disorders of the central nervous system: possibilities for neuroprotection.
    Journal of the neurological sciences, 2009, Aug-15, Volume: 283, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Alzheimer Disease; Animals; Brain; Brain Diseases; Brain Ischemia; Epilepsy; Humans; Huntington Dise

2009
The L-kynurenine signalling pathway in trigeminal pain processing: a potential therapeutic target in migraine?
    Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache, 2011, Volume: 31, Issue:9

    Topics: Animals; Humans; Kynurenine; Migraine Disorders; Pain; Pain Perception; Signal Transduction; Tryptop

2011
Kynurenines and headache.
    Journal of neural transmission (Vienna, Austria : 1996), 2012, Volume: 119, Issue:2

    Topics: Animals; Brain Chemistry; Headache; Humans; Kynurenine; Migraine Disorders; Neural Pathways; Neuropr

2012
Kynurenines in the CNS: recent advances and new questions.
    Nature reviews. Drug discovery, 2013, Volume: 12, Issue:1

    Topics: Animals; Autoimmune Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Drug Design; Drug Evaluation, Preclin

2013

Trials

1 trial available for kynurenine and Migraine Disorders

ArticleYear
Citalopram Neuroendocrine Challenge Shows Altered Tryptophan and Kynurenine Metabolism in Migraine.
    Cells, 2022, 07-21, Volume: 11, Issue:14

    Topics: Citalopram; Double-Blind Method; Female; Humans; Kynurenine; Migraine Disorders; Serotonin; Tryptoph

2022

Other Studies

6 other studies available for kynurenine and Migraine Disorders

ArticleYear
[Kynurenines and drug research].
    Orvosi hetilap, 2020, Volume: 161, Issue:12

    Topics: Humans; Kynurenine; Migraine Disorders; Neurodegenerative Diseases

2020
Altered kynurenine pathway metabolites in serum of chronic migraine patients.
    The journal of headache and pain, 2015, Volume: 17

    Topics: Adult; Female; Humans; Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid; Kynurenic Acid; Kynurenine; Male; Middle Aged; Migr

2015
Migraine: A disorder of metabolism?
    Medical hypotheses, 2016, Volume: 97

    Topics: Animals; Eating; Fasting; Female; Food; Glucose; Glucose Transporter Type 3; Glucose Transporter Typ

2016
Sustained-release niacin for prevention of migraine headache.
    Mayo Clinic proceedings, 2003, Volume: 78, Issue:6

    Topics: Delayed-Action Preparations; Female; Humans; Kynurenine; Middle Aged; Migraine Disorders; Niacin; Se

2003
Kynurenine in combination with probenecid mitigates the stimulation-induced increase of c-fos immunoreactivity of the rat caudal trigeminal nucleus in an experimental migraine model.
    Journal of neural transmission (Vienna, Austria : 1996), 2007, Volume: 114, Issue:4

    Topics: Animals; Disease Models, Animal; Drug Therapy, Combination; Genes, fos; Immunohistochemistry; Kynure

2007
Prevention of electrical stimulation-induced increase of c-fos immunoreaction in the caudal trigeminal nucleus by kynurenine combined with probenecid.
    Neuroscience letters, 2007, May-17, Volume: 418, Issue:2

    Topics: Adjuvants, Pharmaceutic; Afferent Pathways; Analgesics; Animals; Blood-Brain Barrier; Disease Models

2007