Serum and plasma levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in individuals with eating disorders (EDs): a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is essential for neuronal survival, differentiation, development, and plasticity. Evidence suggests that fluctuations in peripheral levels (i.e., plasma or serum) of BDNF are associated with eating behaviors. Nevertheless, the findings are...

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Main Authors: Parnian Shobeiri, Sara Bagherieh, Parsa Mirzayi, Amirali Kalantari, Omid Mirmosayyeb, Antônio L. Teixeira, Nima Rezaei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-07-01
Series:Journal of Eating Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-022-00630-w