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Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor Level and Gene Polymorphism as Risk Factors for Depression in Patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus- A Case-Controlled Study.
Current diabetes reviews - 1 Jan 2025
Hammad Hany, Shaltout Inass, Fawzy Mai M, Rashed Laila A, Adel Noha, Abdelaziz Tarek S
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BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus and depression are comorbidities that can be caused by each other. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) functions as a neuronal growth factor. It maintains the functional integrity of the nervous system. AIM: To study the possible association between BDNF levels and gene polymorphism with depression in patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. METHODS: The Elisa technique...
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