Discrepancy between strong cephalic arterial dilatation and mild headache caused by prostaglandin D₂ (PGD₂)

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Prostaglandins (PGs) are involved in nociception and mast cell degranulation. Prostaglandin D2 (PGD2) is a vasodilatator released during mast cell degranulation. The headache-eliciting effect of PGD2 has not been studied in man.
Original languageEnglish
JournalCephalalgia
Volume31
Issue number1
Pages (from-to)65-76
Number of pages12
ISSN0333-1024
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

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