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Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP): biomarker evidence

Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP) appears in 1 entry of the OSMF biomarker atlas, covering Migraine. Across those entries it is elevated in 1. It is currently reported in a single condition in this atlas; cross-condition comparison will be added as the dataset grows. Each row below links to a page with the comparison group, associated symptoms, test details and primary citation.

Migraine

Where Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP) is reported

Also listed as: CGRP

ConditionDirectionCompared againstAssociated symptomsSource
Migraine↑ elevatedmigraine attack and interictal vs healthy controls—Caronna et al. 2024

Frequently asked questions

In which conditions is Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP) altered?

In the OSMF atlas Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP) is reported in Migraine. It is elevated in 1 across 1 entries.

Is there a standard clinical test for Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP)?

The atlas entries for Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP) do not carry a LOINC code, which usually means the marker was measured with research assays or study-specific methods rather than a routine clinical panel.

Is one abnormal Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP) result diagnostic?

No single biomarker result is diagnostic of any of these conditions. Findings reflect group averages from published cohorts with substantial overlap between patients and controls.

Cite this page

Open Source Medicine Foundation. (2026). Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP) across conditions: biomarker evidence. OSMF Research Tracker. Retrieved October 7, 2026, from https://research.opensourcemed.info/biomarkers/markers/calcitonin-gene-related-peptide-cgrp.html
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-03 · Browse: Biomarker Index · All marker pages · Biomarker Atlas

Disclaimer: Educational synthesis of peer-reviewed research; not medical advice. Findings are group-level and vary with study design. Discuss any result with a qualified clinician.