Genome-wide Association Studies: Genetic Factors in Common Forms of Migraine
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The identification of genetic factors that confer risk for the common forms of migraine by GWAS has given insight into the genetic underpinning of migraine pathophysiology. Still, the interpretation of the findings of GWAS is not straightforward. Various strategies are being tested to investigate which pathophysiological mechanisms are involved, how they can be studied, and what this means for clinical diagnosis, and even care.
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