The brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) Val66Met polymorphism moderates the effects of childhood abuse on severity of depressive symptoms in a time dependent manner

Cross-sectional studies have demonstrated that the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) Val66Met single nucleotide polymorphism moderates the association between exposure to negative life events and depression outcomes. Yet, it is currently unclear whether this moderating effect is applicable to...

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Main Authors: Caitlin Webb, Jane Gunn, Maria Potiriadis, Ian P Everall, Chad A Bousman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychiatry
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpsyt.2016.00151/full