Background Gene–diet interaction is related to the progression of diabetes and
cardiovascular diseases biomarkers. We aimed to evaluate the interaction between diet …

The progression of cardiometabolic diseases is determined by both genetic and
environmental factors. Gene–diet interactions may therefore be important in modulating the …

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) belongs to the “neurotrophin” family of growth
factors, and it has recently been associated to cardiovascular disease (CVD). We anticipated …

Objectives Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is associated with the risk for
Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes. The aim of this study was to examine the …

Background Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) has been implicated in cognitive
performance and the modulation of several metabolic parameters in some disease models …

3417-3426-BDNF Met/Met genotype in obesity in healthy Caucasian subjects and CHD patients
Page 1 Abstract. – OBJECTIVE: Brain-derived neu- rotrophic factor (BDNF) is a neurotrophic …

Obesity is a major public health concern worldwide. Genetic, behavioral, and environmental
factors contribute to the multifactorial etiology of obesity. Evidence suggests an association …

Background Obesity is a health problem defined by surplus body fat accumulation and is
one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. Earlier studies indicated the influence …

Obesity and family history are the most important predictors for type 2 diabetes mellitus
(T2DM) in the Chinese Han population. However, it is not known whether the genetic loci …

Aim To explore anthropometric, metabolic and dietary factors associated with and their
interplays with the Val66Met polymorphism at brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) …