[Platelets and migraine. Correlation between biochemical markers of platelet aggregation and serotonin]

Neurologia. 1991 Jan;6(1):10-2.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

The correlation between the biochemical markers of platelet activation and serotonin in migraine was investigated. The beta-thromboglobulin (beta-TG), platelet factor 4 (PF-4) and serotonin levels in 105 patients with migraine were measured. The results confirmed an increase in beta-TG and PF4 levels and a reduction in serotonin levels during the migraine attacks. However, we did not find a significant correlation between these fluctuations. These findings suggest the existence of extraplatelet mechanism in the pathophysiology of migraine.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Biomarkers
  • Blood Platelets / chemistry
  • Blood Platelets / metabolism*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Migraine Disorders / blood*
  • Platelet Aggregation*
  • Platelet Factor 4 / analysis*
  • Serotonin / blood
  • Serotonin / metabolism*
  • beta-Thromboglobulin / analysis*

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • beta-Thromboglobulin
  • Serotonin
  • Platelet Factor 4