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The relationship between BDNF and physical activity on depression.
Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry - 30 Aug 2024
Zarza-Rebollo Juan Antonio, López-Isac Elena, Rivera Margarita, Gómez-Hernández Laura, Pérez-Gutiérrez Ana M, Molina Esther
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the leading causes of disease burden and disability worldwide. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) seems to have an important role in the molecular mechanisms underlying MDD aetiology, given its implication in regulating neuronal plasticity. There is evidence that physical activity (PA) improves depressive symptoms, with a key role of BDNF in...
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