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Vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 gene (KDR) polymorphisms and expression levels in depressive disorder.
Journal of affective disorders - 1 May 2013
Gałecki Piotr, Orzechowska Agata, Berent Dominika, Talarowska Monika, Bobińska Kinga, Gałecka Elżbieta, Lewiński Andrzej, Maes Michael, Szemraj Janusz
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Recent research findings suggest that vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) participates in the development of depressive disorder. VEGF is involved in neurogenesis and neuroprotection processes, mediated by vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR2). VEGFR2 also plays a role in angiogenesis, a process related to neurogenesis and other biological processes. We examined VEGFR2 (KDR) gene...
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