The central autonomic nervous system (ANS) is essential for maintaining cardiovascular and
respiratory homeostasis in the newborn and has a critical role in supporting higher cortical …

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) belongs to the family of neurotrophins, which are
growth factors with trophic effects on neurons. BDNF is the most widely distributed …

Neurotrophins are a family of functionally and structurally related proteins which play a key
role in the survival, development, and function of neurons in both the central and peripheral …

Motor exercise, such as sport or musical activities, helps with a plethora of diseases by
modulating brain functions in neocortical and subcortical regions, resulting in behavioural …

Infection and persistent inflammation have a prominent role in the pathogenesis of brain
injury and cerebral palsy, as well as other conditions associated with prematurity such as …

Objectives: Through a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature we aimed to
compare the levels of BDNF, NGF, NT-3, NT-4, and GDNF between human term and preterm …

Neurotrophins (NTs) are a family of polypeptides whose functions have been extensively
studied in the past two decades. In particular, Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) and Brain-Derived …

Maternal diabetes during pregnancy affects the development of hippocampus in the
offspring. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) has received increasing attention for its …

Parenting quality is associated with child cognitive and executive functions (EF), which are
important predictors of social and academic development. However, children vary in their …

Background Growth factors important for normal brain development are low in preterm
infants. This study investigated the link between growth factors and preterm brain volumes at …