Advance in genetics of migraine.

ABSTRACT: PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Migraine is a primary headache disorder and one of the most common and disabling neurological diseases worldwide. Genome-wide association studies have identified ≈40 genetic loci associated with migraine. How these and other genetic findings are used to expand our knowledge on the pathophysiological mechanism of common migraine and rare migraine variants will be discussed. RECENT FINDINGS:The genetic load, based on common polygenic variation, is higher in familial migraine cases than in nonfamilial cases, and higher for migraine with aura and hemiplegic migraine. Migraine shares common genetic variant risks with depression. Specific clinical features of common migraine seem to be determined by genetic factors. A stronger family history of migraine is associated with lower

SUBMITTER: de Boer I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6522206 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature