Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Major Depressive Disorder: Evidence from Meta-Analyses

Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Major Depressive Disorder: Evidence from Meta-Analyses

Accumulating evidence suggests that brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is associated with the pathophysiology of major depressive disorder (MDD). In this mini review, we explored the association between BDNF and MDD using meta-analytic evidence. Our findings indicated that the Val66Met polymor...

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Main Authors: Taro Kishi, Reiji Yoshimura, Toshikazu Ikuta, Nakao Iwata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychiatry
Subjects:
brain-derived neurotrophic factor
pathophysiology
major depressive disorder
umbrella review
meta-analysis
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyt.2017.00308/full

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