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Polymorphisms of brain-derived neurotrophic factor genes are associated with anxiety and body mass index in fibromyalgia syndrome patients.
BMC research notes - 28 Aug 2020
Nugraha Boya, Anwar Sumadi Lukman, Gutenbrunner Christoph, Korallus Christoph
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OBJECTIVE: Fibromyalgia syndrome has been associated with familial clusters although the specific genetic predisposition is not clear. Accordingly, studies concerning genetic factors associated with this disease are important. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) has been shown to play a role in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome, particularly in mediating manifestations of pain and mood-related symptoms....
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