Red wine-induced release of [14C]5-hydroxytryptamine from platelets of migraine patients and controls

Cephalalgia. 1996 Feb;16(1):41-3. doi: 10.1046/j.1468-2982.1996.1601041.x.

Abstract

Red wine-induced release of [14C]5-hydroxytryptamine (5HT) from platelets of red wine-sensitive migraine patients, migraine patients not sensitive to red wine and controls, was determined in vitro. No significant differences in platelet [14C]5HT release were found between any of the groups investigated.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alcohol Drinking / adverse effects*
  • Alcohol Drinking / blood
  • Blood Platelets / drug effects*
  • Ethanol / adverse effects
  • Female
  • Humans
  • In Vitro Techniques
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Migraine Disorders / blood*
  • Reference Values
  • Serotonin / blood*
  • Wine / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Serotonin
  • Ethanol