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Brain derived neurotrophic factor Val66Met polymorphism and psychotic symptoms in Alzheimer's disease.
Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry - 30 Mar 2011
Pivac Nela, Nikolac Matea, Nedic Gordana, Mustapic Maja, Borovecki Fran, Hajnsek Sanja, Presecki Paola, Pavlovic Mladen, Mimica Ninoslav, Muck Seler Dorotea
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OBJECTIVE: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an irreversible, progressive neurodegenerative disorder with a high prevalence. Since behavioral disturbances, such as psychotic symptoms, represent a key feature of AD, genes related to dopamine, serotonin and brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), are c...
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