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The Possible Role of Tryptophan in Migraine

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Recent Advances in Tryptophan Research

Part of the book series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology ((AEMB,volume 398))

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For many years, it has been accepted that the serotoninergic system plays a major role in the modulation of nociception.

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Salmon, S., Curradi, C., Bene, E.D., Sicuteri, F. (1996). The Possible Role of Tryptophan in Migraine. In: Filippini, G.A., Costa, C.V.L., Bertazzo, A. (eds) Recent Advances in Tryptophan Research. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 398. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-0381-7_14

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