Platelet catecholamines in migraine.
We measured platelet levels of norepinephrine (NE), epinephrine (E), and dopamine (DA) in migraine patients. Platelet NE was selectively increased in common migraine. This is attributed to platelet dense body hyposecretion.
D'Andrea
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Department of Neurology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI 48202.
Welch
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Nagel-Leiby
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Grunfeld
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Joseph
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001792:Blood Platelets / Q000378:metabolism; D002395:Catecholamines / Q000097:blood*; D004298:Dopamine / Q000097:blood; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000097:blood; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000097:blood*; D009638:Norepinephrine / Q000097:blood
D002395:Catecholamines; D004298:Dopamine; D009638:Norepinephrine; D004837:Epinephrine