The Role of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Endothelial Function in a Pediatric Population With Obesity

The Role of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Endothelial Function in a Pediatric Population With Obesity

BackgroundChildhood obesity has increased worldwide, becoming a significant public health concern. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) plays an important role in the central regulation of food intake and body weight, but little is known regarding its role in childhood obesity. Next to obesity,...

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Main Authors: Sanae Makhout, Eline Vermeiren, Karolien Van De Maele, Luc Bruyndonckx, Benedicte Y. De Winter, Kim Van Hoorenbeeck, Stijn L. Verhulst, Annelies Van Eyck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
Subjects:
brain-derived neurotrophic factor
pediatric obesity
obstructive sleep apnea
endothelial function
weight loss treatment
multidisciplinary obesity treatment
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2021.835515/full

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