Neonatal DEX exposure leads to hyperanxious and depressive-like behaviors as well as a persistent reduction of BDNF expression in developmental stages.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2020.04.084
Abstract: Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which regulates the neuronal survival, differentiation and synaptic plasticity, has been proved to play a critical role in the pathology and treatment of several psychiatric disorders including depression. Dexamethaone (DEX) is… read more here.
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