Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) has trophic effects on serotonergic (5-HT) neurons
in the central nervous system. However, the role of endogenous BDNF in the development …

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) facilitates neuronal growth and plasticity, and is
crucial for learning and memory. Contactin-1 (CNTN1) is a member of the subfamily of …

Abstract Background/Aims: Anxious responses are evolutionarily adaptive, but excessive
fear can become disabling and lead to anxiety disorders. Translational models of anxiety …

The gene encoding brain-derived neurotrophic factor (Bdnf) consists of nine non-coding
exons driven by unique promoters, leading to the expression of nine Bdnf transcripts that …

The BDNF is required for the development and proper function of the central nervous
system, where it is involved in a variety of neural and molecular events relevant to cognition …

Aim The striatum, a main component of the basal ganglia, is a critical part of the motor and
reward systems of the brain. It consists of GABAergic and cholinergic neurons and receives …

Autism, a childhood-onset neurodevelopmental disorder, is characterized by disturbances in
socialization and language skills, as well as in perception. Several studies indicate the …

Severe cognitive deficits are a frequent outcome of both neurodegenerative and
neurodevelopmental disorders. In the attempt to define new clinical biomarkers, current …

Mood disorders, such as major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder (BPD), are
the most prevalent psychiatric conditions, and are also among the most severe and …

Converging insights into attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) support the notion
that ADHD is best characterized behaviorally as a disorder of self-regulation or executive …