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. 1977 Feb 19;1(8008):391-3.
doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(77)92604-6.

Transitory decrease in platelet monoamine-oxidase activity during migraine attacks

V Glover, M Sandler, E Grant, F C Rose, D Orton, M Wilkinson, D Stevens

Transitory decrease in platelet monoamine-oxidase activity during migraine attacks

V Glover et al. Lancet. .

Abstract

A highly significant decrease in platelet monoamine-oxidase activity has been observed in migrainous subjects during a migraine attack compared with activity outside an attack. The effect did not derive from drugs commonly used in migraine therapy.

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