The effect of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment on serum levels of proBDNF and mature BDNF in patients with obstructive sleep apnea
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DOI: 10.1007/s11325-018-1761-0
Abstract: To the Editor, Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is caused by repetitive intermittent hypoxia and re-oxygenation during sleep and has been associated with an increased risk of many adverse health outcomes, including cognitive impairment, cardiovascular events,… read more here.
Keywords: mature bdnf; cpap therapy; bdnf;
Increased ratio of mature BDNF to precursor-BDNF in patients with major depressive disorder with severe anhedonia.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2020.05.010
Abstract: BACKGROUND Although studies have shown that severe anhedonia in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) is associated with poor treatment outcomes, the biological mechanism of this feature is unclear. The aim of this study was… read more here.
Keywords: mdd patients; mature bdnf; precursor bdnf; severe anhedonia ... See more keywords
Serum Mature BDNF Level Is Associated with Remission Following ECT in Treatment-Resistant Depression
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DOI: 10.3390/brainsci12020126
Abstract: The search for a biological marker predicting the future failure or success of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) remains highly challenging for patients with treatment-resistant depression. Evidence suggests that Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), a protein known to… read more here.
Keywords: depression; remission; treatment resistant; resistant depression ... See more keywords