title: Platelet norepinephrine and serotonin balance in migraine.
abstract: Platelet serotonin (5 hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) were measured in common and classic migraine patients and healthy controls. Common migraine sufferers had high NE levels and a low 5-HT/NE ratio. Classic migraine patients had a high 5-HT level and a high 5-HT/NE ratio. The data suggest disparate NE and 5-HT metabolism between common and classic migraine.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: D'Andrea
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Welch
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Grunfeld
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Joseph
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nagel-Leiby
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001792:Blood Platelets / Q000378:metabolism*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000097:blood*; D009638:Norepinephrine / Q000097:blood*; D012701:Serotonin / Q000097:blood*
chemical_list: D012701:Serotonin; D009638:Norepinephrine