Association of brain-derived neurotrophic factor gene Val66Met polymorphism with primary dysmenorrhea.

Primary dysmenorrhea (PDM), the most prevalent menstrual cycle-related problem in women of reproductive age, is associated with negative moods. Whether the menstrual pain and negative moods have a genetic basis remains unknown. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) plays a key role in the product...

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Main Authors: Lin-Chien Lee, Cheng-Hao Tu, Li-Fen Chen, Horng-Der Shen, Hsiang-Tai Chao, Ming-Wei Lin, Jen-Chuen Hsieh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4226574?pdf=render