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Overview

Andrew F. Russo is affiliated with the University of Iowa in the United States. Their research primarily spans the fields of Medicine and Neuroscience, with substantial contributions to Psychiatry and Mental Health, Endocrine and Autonomic Systems, Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, Neurology, and Pathology and Forensic Medicine.

The main topics addressed in their work include:

  • Migraine and Headache Studies
  • Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology
  • Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia and Treatments
  • Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors Study
  • Circadian rhythm and melatonin
  • Vestibular and auditory disorders

Russo's recent scientific papers reflect a focus on migraine pathophysiology and neuropeptide mechanisms. Notable publications include:

  • "CGRP physiology, pharmacology, and therapeutic targets: migraine and beyond," 2022, Physiological Reviews
  • "Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP): role in migraine pathophysiology and therapeutic targeting," 2020, Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets
  • "Cross-talk signaling in the trigeminal ganglion: role of neuropeptides and other mediators," 2020, Journal of Neural Transmission
  • "Amylin Analog Pramlintide Induces Migraine-like Attacks in Patients," 2021, Annals of Neurology
  • "Shared and independent roles of CGRP and PACAP in migraine pathophysiology," 2023, The Journal of Headache and Pain

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Russo include:

  • Levi P. Sowers (19 joint publications)
  • Anne-Sophie Wattiez (15 joint publications)
  • Adisa Kuburas (13 joint publications)
  • Brandon J. Rea (11 joint publications)
  • Mengya Wang (11 joint publications)

The scientist has published extensively in several journals, with a concentration of works appearing in:

  • The Journal of Headache and Pain (6 publications)
  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) (6 publications)
  • Headache The Journal of Head and Face Pain (4 publications)
  • Cephalalgia (4 publications)
  • Pain (2 publications)

Best Publications

  • Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP): a new target for migraine.

    Andrew F. Russo

  • Molecular cloning of a brain-specific calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase.

    Chijen R. Lin;Michael S. Kapiloff;Sally Durgerian;Kazuhiko Tatemoto

  • Sensitization of Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Receptors by Receptor Activity-Modifying Protein-1 in the Trigeminal Ganglion

    Zhongming Zhang;Christina S Winborn;Blanca Marquez de Prado;Andrew F Russo

  • Separation of signal transduction and adaptation functions of the aspartate receptor in bacterial sensing.

    Andrew F. Russo;Daniel E. Koshland

  • Calcitonin gene-related peptide in migraine: intersection of peripheral inflammation and central modulation.

    Ann C. Raddant;Andrew F. Russo

  • Regulation of Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Secretion by a Serotonergic Antimigraine Drug

    Paul L. Durham;Andrew F. Russo

  • Role of calcitonin gene-related peptide in light-aversive behavior: implications for migraine.

    Ana Recober;Adisa Kuburas;Zhongming Zhang;John A. Wemmie

  • A second trigeminal CGRP receptor: function and expression of the AMY1 receptor

    Christopher S Walker;Sajedeh Eftekhari;Rebekah L Bower;Andrea Wilderman

  • Overview of Neuropeptides: Awakening the Senses?

    Andrew F. Russo

  • The Molecular Basis of Rieger Syndrome ANALYSIS OF PITX2 HOMEODOMAIN PROTEIN ACTIVITIES

    Brad A. Amendt;Lillian B. Sutherland;Elena V. Semina;Andrew F. Russo

  • Retinoic acid is enriched in Hensen's node and is developmentally regulated in the early chicken embryo.

    Yiping Chen;Li Huang;Andrew F. Russo;Michael Solursh

  • Nitric oxide regulation of calcitonin gene‐related peptide gene expression in rat trigeminal ganglia neurons

    Jamie Bellamy;Elizabeth J. Bowen;Andrew F. Russo;Paul L. Durham

  • Multifunctional role of the Pitx2 homeodomain protein C-terminal tail.

    Brad A. Amendt;Lillian B. Sutherland;Andrew F. Russo

  • Neuron-specific alternative RNA processing in transgenic mice expressing a metallothionein-calcitonin fusion gene

    E.Bryan Crenshaw;Andrew F. Russo;Larry W. Swanson;Michael G. Rosenfeld

  • Stimulation of the calcitonin gene-related peptide enhancer by mitogen-activated protein kinases and repression by an antimigraine drug in trigeminal ganglia neurons.

    Paul L. Durham;Andrew F. Russo

  • Tumor necrosis factor-α stimulation of calcitonin gene-related peptide expression and secretion from rat trigeminal ganglion neurons

    Elizabeth J. Bowen;Thomas W. Schmidt;Christina S. Firm;Andrew F. Russo

  • BDNF Induction of Tryptophan Hydroxylase mRNA Levels in the Rat Brain

    Judith A. Siuciak;Michael S. Clark;Howard B. Rind;Scott R. Whittemore

  • Current understanding of trigeminal ganglion structure and function in headache.

    Karl Messlinger;Andrew F Russo

  • CGRP and migraine: Could PACAP play a role too?

    Eric A. Kaiser;Andrew F. Russo;Andrew F. Russo

  • Behavioral and cognitive animal models in headache research.

    Doga Vuralli;Anne-Sophie Wattiez;Andrew F. Russo;Hayrunnisa Bolay

Frequent Co-Authors

Randy H. Kardon
Randy H. Kardon University of Iowa
Frank M. Faraci
Frank M. Faraci University of Iowa
Brad A. Amendt
Brad A. Amendt University of Iowa
Michael G. Rosenfeld
Michael G. Rosenfeld University of California, San Diego
Debbie L. Hay
Debbie L. Hay University of Otago
Jeffrey C. Murray
Jeffrey C. Murray University of Iowa
Francois M. Abboud
Francois M. Abboud University of Iowa
Larry W. Swanson
Larry W. Swanson University of Southern California
Elena V. Semina
Elena V. Semina Medical College of Wisconsin
Donna L. Hammond
Donna L. Hammond University of Iowa

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