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BDNF gene polymorphisms are associated with Alzheimer's disease-related depression and antidepressant response.
Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD - 1 Jan 2011
Zhang Lu, Fang Yu, Zeng Zhaoshu, Lian Yajun, Wei Jianke, Zhu Hongcan, Jia Yanjie, Zhao Xinyu, Xu Yuming
Abstract excerpt
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is needed to support neuronal survival and differentiation. It also promotes synaptic remodeling and modulates the function of many other neurotransmitters. The current study examined potential association between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the BDNF gene (G11757 C, C270T, G196A, G-712A) and Alzheimer's disease-related depression (AD-D). Participants included...
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