The gene encoding brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) has been suggested as a candidate for major depression, and for depression susceptibility in different neurological and psychiatric diseases. No study has investigated the role of BDNF genetic variation and depressive symptoms in Alzheimer's disease (AD).

Borroni, B., Archetti, S., Costanzi, C., Grassi, M., Ferrari, M., Radeghieri, A., et al. (2009). Role of BDNF Val66Met functional polymorphism in Alzheimer's disease-related depression. NEUROBIOLOGY OF AGING, 30(9), 1406-1412 [10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2007.11.023].

Role of BDNF Val66Met functional polymorphism in Alzheimer's disease-related depression

Caltagirone, C;
2009-09-01

Abstract

The gene encoding brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) has been suggested as a candidate for major depression, and for depression susceptibility in different neurological and psychiatric diseases. No study has investigated the role of BDNF genetic variation and depressive symptoms in Alzheimer's disease (AD).
set-2009
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Rilevanza internazionale
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Sì, ma tipo non specificato
Settore MED/26 - NEUROLOGIA
English
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Polymorphism, Genetic; Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor; Humans; Brain Chemistry; DNA Mutational Analysis; Alzheimer Disease; Aged; Apolipoproteins E; Depressive Disorder; Comorbidity; Genotype; Genetic Testing; Aged, 80 and over; Heterozygote; Genetic Predisposition to Disease; Neuropsychological Tests; Male; Amino Acid Substitution; Female; Prevalence
Borroni, B., Archetti, S., Costanzi, C., Grassi, M., Ferrari, M., Radeghieri, A., et al. (2009). Role of BDNF Val66Met functional polymorphism in Alzheimer's disease-related depression. NEUROBIOLOGY OF AGING, 30(9), 1406-1412 [10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2007.11.023].
Borroni, B; Archetti, S; Costanzi, C; Grassi, M; Ferrari, M; Radeghieri, A; Caimi, L; Caltagirone, C; Di Luca, M; Padovani, A
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