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CGRP: the immune system’s double agent – context-dependent roles in inflammation, resolution and cancer

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  • Mushref Bakri Assas

  • July 8, 2026

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    CGRP functions as an immune 'double agent,' restraining inflammation while also driving pathological responses in various contexts.

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    In innate immunity, CGRP primarily exerts anti-inflammatory effects but can promote pro-inflammatory signaling in acute high-DAMP settings.

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    CGRP generally suppresses Th1 responses in adaptive immunity but enhances Th1 differentiation during acute viral infections.

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    In cancer, CGRP released by tumors suppresses anti-tumor immunity and stimulates cancer cell growth.

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    The review suggests repurposing anti-CGRP monoclonal antibodies for conditions driven by dysregulated CGRP signaling.

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