Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) as a Predictor of Treatment Response in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): A Systematic Review

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) has been studied as a biomarker of major depressive disorder (MDD). Besides diagnostic biomarkers, clinically useful biomarkers can inform response to treatment. We aimed to review all studies that sought to relate BDNF baseline levels, or BDNF polymorphisms,...

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Main Authors: Mario Ignacio Zelada, Verónica Garrido, Andrés Liberona, Natalia Jones, Karen Zúñiga, Hernán Silva, Rodrigo R. Nieto
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Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/19/14810
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author Mario Ignacio Zelada
Verónica Garrido
Andrés Liberona
Natalia Jones
Karen Zúñiga
Hernán Silva
Rodrigo R. Nieto
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Karen Zúñiga
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description Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) has been studied as a biomarker of major depressive disorder (MDD). Besides diagnostic biomarkers, clinically useful biomarkers can inform response to treatment. We aimed to review all studies that sought to relate BDNF baseline levels, or BDNF polymorphisms, with response to treatment in MDD. In order to achieve this, we performed a systematic review of studies that explored the relation of BDNF with both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment. Finally, we reviewed the evidence that relates peripheral levels of BDNF and BDNF polymorphisms with the development and management of treatment-resistant depression.
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spelling doaj.art-7ca97f754bb64a0482fa961ea793a8ec2023-11-30T20:48:35ZengMDPI AGInternational Journal of Molecular Sciences1661-65961422-00672023-09-0124191481010.3390/ijms241914810Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) as a Predictor of Treatment Response in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): A Systematic ReviewMario Ignacio Zelada0Verónica Garrido1Andrés Liberona2Natalia Jones3Karen Zúñiga4Hernán Silva5Rodrigo R. Nieto6Escuela de Medicina, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380453, ChileEscuela de Medicina, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380453, ChileEscuela de Medicina, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380453, ChileEscuela de Medicina, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380453, ChileEscuela de Medicina, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380453, ChileClínica Psiquiátrica Universitaria, Hospital Clínico de la Universidad de Chile, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380453, ChileClínica Psiquiátrica Universitaria, Hospital Clínico de la Universidad de Chile, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380453, ChileBrain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) has been studied as a biomarker of major depressive disorder (MDD). Besides diagnostic biomarkers, clinically useful biomarkers can inform response to treatment. We aimed to review all studies that sought to relate BDNF baseline levels, or BDNF polymorphisms, with response to treatment in MDD. In order to achieve this, we performed a systematic review of studies that explored the relation of BDNF with both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment. Finally, we reviewed the evidence that relates peripheral levels of BDNF and BDNF polymorphisms with the development and management of treatment-resistant depression.https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/19/14810neurotrophinsBDNFbiomarkerstreatment responsetreatment resistancetreatment refractoriness
spellingShingle Mario Ignacio Zelada
Verónica Garrido
Andrés Liberona
Natalia Jones
Karen Zúñiga
Hernán Silva
Rodrigo R. Nieto
Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) as a Predictor of Treatment Response in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): A Systematic Review
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
neurotrophins
BDNF
biomarkers
treatment response
treatment resistance
treatment refractoriness
title Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) as a Predictor of Treatment Response in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): A Systematic Review
title_full Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) as a Predictor of Treatment Response in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): A Systematic Review
title_fullStr Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) as a Predictor of Treatment Response in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): A Systematic Review
title_full_unstemmed Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) as a Predictor of Treatment Response in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): A Systematic Review
title_short Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) as a Predictor of Treatment Response in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): A Systematic Review
title_sort brain derived neurotrophic factor bdnf as a predictor of treatment response in major depressive disorder mdd a systematic review
topic neurotrophins
BDNF
biomarkers
treatment response
treatment resistance
treatment refractoriness
url https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/19/14810
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