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Plasma concentrations but not serum concentrations of brain-derived neurotrophic factor are related to pro-inflammatory cytokines in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery.
Clinical biochemistry - 1 Jun 2012
Chimienti G, Mezzapesa A, Rotelli M T, Lupo L, Pepe G
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OBJECTIVES: To investigate peripheral brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) concentrations in the perioperative period, their relationship with transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1 tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and IL-6 genetics. DESIGN AND METHODS: Prospective, obser...
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