Association of BDNF gene missense polymorphism rs6265 (Val66Met) with three quantitative traits, namely, intelligence quotient, body mass index, and blood pressure: A genetic association analysis from North India

BackgroundBrain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a neurotransmitter modulator, plays a significant role in neuronal survival and growth and participates in neuronal plasticity, thus being essential for learning, memory, and the development of cognition. Additionally, it is crucial for appetite, w...

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Main Authors: Rafat Fatma, Waseem Chauhan, Mehdi Hayat Shahi, Mohammad Afzal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Neurology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2022.1035885/full