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Association study of a brain-derived neurotrophic factor (Val66Met) genetic polymorphism and panic disorder.
Neuropsychobiology - 1 Jan 2004
Lam Pok, Cheng Chih-Ya, Hong Chen-Jee, Tsai Shih-Jen
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Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a member of the neurotrophic factor family, plays an important role in the development, maintenance and function of several neuronal systems. Recent studies have demonstrated that antidepressants, commonly used for panic disorder treatment, can increase central BDNF. In addition, animals with BDNF deficits have higher levels of anxiety when exposed to stressors in...
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