The Role of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Signaling in Central Nervous System Disease Pathogenesis

Recent studies have found abnormal levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in a variety of central nervous system (CNS) diseases (e.g., stroke, depression, anxiety, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease). This suggests that BDNF may be involved in the pathogenesis of these diseases...

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Main Authors: Shu-Hui Dou, Yu Cui, Shu-Ming Huang, Bo Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2022.924155/full
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Summary:Recent studies have found abnormal levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in a variety of central nervous system (CNS) diseases (e.g., stroke, depression, anxiety, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease). This suggests that BDNF may be involved in the pathogenesis of these diseases. Moreover, regulating BDNF signaling may represent a potential treatment for such diseases. With reference to recent research papers in related fields, this article reviews the production and regulation of BDNF in CNS and the role of BDNF signaling disorders in these diseases. A brief introduction of the clinical application status of BDNF is also provided.
ISSN:1662-5161