Loneliness in Relation to Depression: The Moderating Influence of a Polymorphism of the Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor Gene on Self-efficacy and Coping Strategies

Loneliness in Relation to Depression: The Moderating Influence of a Polymorphism of the Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor Gene on Self-efficacy and Coping Strategies

Disturbances of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) signaling, which may occur among those with a polymorphism of the Val66Met gene, comprising a Met substitution for the Val allele, may be associated with depressive cognitions. However, presumed elevated BDNF levels among individuals with the...

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Main Authors: Marc Bedard, Robbie Woods, Carly Crump, Hymie Anisman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
Subjects:
depression
polymorphism
single nucleotide
brain derived neurotrophic factor
coping
self-efficacy
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyg.2017.01224/full

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