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Role of 2 common variants of 5HT2A gene in medication overuse headache.
Headache - 1 Nov 2010
Terrazzino Salvatore, Sances Grazia, Balsamo Francesca, Viana Michele, Monaco Francesco, Bellomo Giorgio, Martignoni Emilia, Tassorelli Cristina, Nappi Giuseppe, Canonico Pier Luigi, Genazzani Armando A
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OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to evaluate a possible involvement of 2 polymorphisms of the serotonin 5HT2A receptor gene (A-1438G and C516T) as risk factors for medication overuse headache (MOH) and whether the presence of these polymorphic variants might determine differences within MOH patients in monthly drug consumption. BACKGROUND: Despite a growing scientific interest in the mechanisms...
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