Plasma Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels, Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Val66Met Polymorphism, and Their Association with Phenoconversion in Isolated REM Sleep Behavior Disorder.

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<p>Introduction: Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) plays an important role in the survival of dopaminergic neurons. Clinical studies have suggested that serum BDNF levels are reduced in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). However, no study has investigated peripheral BDNF levels and BDNF Val66Met polymorphism in the prodromal stage of PD and their relationship with disease conversion. METHODS: In...

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