Brain‐derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a neurotrophin that is vital to the survival,
growth, and maintenance of neurons in key brain circuits involved in emotional and …

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) belongs to a family of small secreted proteins that
also include nerve growth factor, neurotrophin 3, and neurotrophin 4. BDNF stands out …

Using behavioral, pharmacological, and molecular methods, lots of studies reveal that
depression is closely related to the abnormal neural plasticity processes occurring in the …

Levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) are reduced in the brain and serum of
depressed patients and at least the reduction in serum levels is reversible upon successful …

Neurotrophic factors, particularly brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and other
members of the neurotrophin family, are central mediators of the activity-dependent plasticity …

Neurotrophins, such as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), are prominent regulators
of neuronal survival, growth and differentiation during development. While trophic factors are …

The prevalence of diabetes worldwide is at pandemic levels, with the number of patients
increasing by 5% annually. The most common complication of diabetes is peripheral …

Neurotrophic factors comprise essential secreted proteins that have several functions in
neural and non-neural tissues, mediating the development, survival and maintenance of …

Experience-dependent plasticity shapes postnatal development of neural circuits, but the
mechanisms that refine dendritic arbors, remodel spines, and impair synaptic activity are …

Stroke remains the leading cause of long-term disability with limited options available to aid
in recovery. Significant effort has been made to try and minimize neuronal damage following …