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An ancient polymorphic regulatory region within the BDNF gene associated with obesity modulates anxiety-like behaviour in mice and humans.
Molecular psychiatry - 1 Mar 2024
McEwan Andrew R, Hing Benjamin, Erickson Johanna C, Hutchings Greg, Urama Charity, Norton-Hughes Emily, D'Ippolito Mariam, Berry Susan, Delibegovic Mirela, Grassmann Felix, MacKenzie Alasdair
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Obesity and anxiety are morbidities notable for their increased impact on society during the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding the mechanisms governing susceptibility to these conditions will increase our quality of life and resilience to future pandemics. In the current study, we explored the function of a highly conserved regulatory region (BE5.1) within the BDNF gene that harbours a polymorphism strongly...
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