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Impact of BDNF Val66Met polymorphism on olfactory functions of female concussed athletes.
Brain injury - 1 Jan 2015
Larson-Dupuis Camille, Chamard Émilie, Falardeau Viviane, Frasnelli Johannes, Beaulieu Christelle, Poirier Judes, Carrier Julie, Lassonde Maryse, Théoret Hugo, Bacon Benoit-Antoine, De Beaumont Louis
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BACKGROUND: Concussions exert persistent effects on asymptomatic athletes, especially women. Among chief mechanisms of concussion recovery are alterations of neuronal plasticity. Olfactory function, often impaired following a concussion, greatly involves plasticity and, therefore, appears as a good candidate to study the deleterious effects of concussions. The BDNF Val66Met polymorphism (BDNFMet), which reduces...
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