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    GlossaryCalcitonin Gene-Related Peptide

    neuropeptide involved in pain transmission and blood flow regulation

    Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP) is a neuropeptide that plays a crucial role in the transmission of pain and the regulation of blood flow. It is often associated with migraine pathophysiology, as elevated levels of CGRP are found during migraine attacks, making it a target for certain migraine treatments.

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