Article
Lack of association between brain-derived neurotrophic factor Val66Met polymorphism and body mass index change over time in healthy adults.
Neuroscience letters - 17 Jun 2013
Nikolac Perkovic Matea, Mustapic Maja, Pavlovic Mladen, Uzun Suzana, Kozumplik Oliver, Barisic Ivan, Muck-Seler Dorotea, Pivac Nela
Abstract excerpt
Obesity is becoming the epidemic health problem worldwide with a very complex etiology. The interaction between diverse genetic and environmental factors contributes to development of obesity. Among myriad of functions in central and peripheral tissues, brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) also regulates energy homeostasis, food intake and feeding behavior, and has a role in obesity and increased body mass...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
