The BDNF Val66Met polymorphism serves as a potential marker of body weight in patients with psychiatric disorders
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a predominant neurotrophic factor in the brain, indispensable for neuronal growth, synaptic development, neuronal repair, and hippocampal neuroplasticity. Among its genetic variants, the BDNF Val66Met polymorphism is widespread in the population and has be...
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Language: | English |
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AIMS Press
2024-06-01
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Series: | AIMS Neuroscience |
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Online Access: | https://www.aimspress.com/article/doi/10.3934/Neuroscience.2024012?viewType=HTML |