A simple role for BDNF in learning and memory?

C Cunha, R Brambilla, KL Thomas - Frontiers in molecular …, 2010 - frontiersin.org
Since its discovery almost three decades ago, the secreted neurotrophin brain-derived
neurotrophic factor (BDNF) has been firmly implicated in the differentiation and survival of …

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor in the control human brain, and in Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease

MG Murer, Q Yan, R Raisman-Vozari - Progress in neurobiology, 2001 - Elsevier
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a small dimeric protein, structurally related to
nerve growth factor, which is abundantly and widely expressed in the adult mammalian …

Distribution of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) protein and mRNA in the normal adult rat CNS: evidence for anterograde axonal transport

JM Conner, JC Lauterborn, Q Yan, CM Gall… - Journal of …, 1997 - Soc Neuroscience
A sensitive immunohistochemical technique was used, along with highly specific affinity-
purified antibodies to brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), to generate a detailed …

BDNF and its pro-peptide are stored in presynaptic dense core vesicles in brain neurons

S Dieni, T Matsumoto, M Dekkers, S Rauskolb… - Journal of Cell …, 2012 - rupress.org
Although brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) regulates numerous and complex
biological processes including memory retention, its extremely low levels in the mature …

Neurotrophin secretion: current facts and future prospects

V Lessmann, K Gottmann, M Malcangio - Progress in neurobiology, 2003 - Elsevier
The proteins of the mammalian neurotrophin family (nerve growth factor (NGF), brain-
derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), neurotrophin-3 (NT-3) and neurotrophin-4/5 (NT-4/5)) …

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor is reduced in Alzheimer's disease

B Connor, D Young, Q Yan, RLM Faull, B Synek… - Molecular brain …, 1997 - Elsevier
Alzheimer's disease may be due to a deficiency in neurotrophin protein or receptor
expression. Consistent with this hypothesis, a reduction in BDNF mRNA expression has …

[HTML][HTML] Towards an understanding of the physical activity-BDNF-cognition triumvirate: A review of associations and dosage

EI Walsh, L Smith, J Northey, B Rattray… - Ageing research …, 2020 - Elsevier
Physical activity has received substantial research attention due to its beneficial impact on
cognition in ageing, particularly via the action of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). It …

Role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in Huntington's disease

C Zuccato, E Cattaneo - Progress in neurobiology, 2007 - Elsevier
Neurotrophic factors are essential contributors to the survival of peripheral and central
nervous system (CNS) neurons, and demonstration of their reduced availability in diseased …

[PDF][PDF] The effect of physical activity on the brain derived neurotrophic factor: from animal to human studies

J Pilc - Journal of physiology and pharmacology, 2010 - academia.edu
It is well documented that physical activity can induce a number of various stimuli which are
able to enhance the strength and endurance performance of muscles. Moreover, regular …

Expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor protein in the adult rat central nervous system

Q Yan, RD Rosenfeld, CR Matheson, N Hawkins… - Neuroscience, 1997 - Elsevier
We have generated and characterized a multi-functional polyclonal anti-brain-derived
neurotrophic factor antibody. Western blot analysis, dorsal root ganglion neurite outgrowth …