Targeting the PACAP-38 pathway is an emerging therapeutic strategy for migraine prevention

INTRODUCTION: The pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide-38 (PACAP-38) has emerged as a key mediator of migraine pathogenesis. PACAP-38 and its receptors are predominantly distributed in arteries, sensory and parasympathetic neurons of the trigeminovascular system. Phase 2 trials have tested human monoclonal antibodies designed to bind and inhibit PACAP-38 and the pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide type I (PAC1) receptor for migraine prevention.

AREAS COVERED: This review focuses on the significance of the PACAP-38 pathway as a target in migraine prevention. English peer-reviewed articles were searched in PubMed, Scopus and ClinicalTrials.gov electronic databases.

EXPERT OPINION: A PAC1 receptor monoclonal antibody was not effective for preventing migraine in a proof-of-concept trial, paving the way for alternative strategies to be considered. Lu AG09222 is a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting PACAP-38 that was effective in preventing physiological responses of PACAP38 and reducing monthly migraine days in individuals with migraine. Further studies are necessary to elucidate the clinical utility, long-term safety and cost-effectiveness of therapies targeting the PACAP pathway.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:29

Enthalten in:

Expert opinion on emerging drugs - 29(2024), 1 vom: 10. März, Seite 57-64

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Pellesi, Lanfranco [VerfasserIn]
Ashina, Messoud [VerfasserIn]
Martelletti, Paolo [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Antibodies, Monoclonal
Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
CGRP
Headache
Journal Article
Medication overuse headache
Monoclonal antibodies
Pain
Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Polypeptide
Receptors, Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Polypeptide, Type I
Review
VIP

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Date Completed 12.03.2024

Date Revised 12.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1080/14728214.2024.2317778

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM368266389