Evaluation of serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels in preterm and term neonates and its association with hyperbilirubinemia [PDF]
Background: Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is the most common cause of hospital admission in the first month of life. Maternal, neonatal, and prenatal factors affect the severity of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia.
Jayashree R +5 more
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Effect of boxing exergame addition on brain-derived neurotrophic factor of elderly women [PDF]
Background and objectives. The elderly population is growing rapidly. The aging process will result in the decline of cognitive functions. The frequency of cognitive impairment is higher in women than in men, resulting in a greater risk of decreased ...
Nadia Rizki Rahmawati +3 more
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Mutant huntingtin impairs the post-Golgi trafficking of brain-derived neurotrophic factor but not its Val66Met polymorphism. [PDF]
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) polymorphism is associated with the pathophysiology of several neurodegenerative disorders, including Huntington"s disease.
Toro Ruiz, Daniel del +5 more
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Neuroprotective effects of physical exercise: Implications in health and disease [PDF]
Physical exercises have long been linked to numerous health improvements, ranging from cardiovascular to psychiatric. In this review, we take a closer look on its anatomical, physiological and chemical effects on the brain.
Sebastian Romeo Pintilie +10 more
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Expression of hippocampal brain-derived neurotrophic factor and its receptors in Stanley consortium brains [PDF]
Several lines of evidence implicate BDNF in the pathophysiology of psychiatric illness. BDNF polymorphisms have also been associated with the risk of schizophrenia and mood disorders.
Dunham, Jason S. +12 more
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Objective: Despite advances made in the treatment of ischemic stroke, it still remains one of the leading causes of mortality and disability worldwide.
Adina Hutanu +4 more
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Physical exercise during encoding improves vocabulary learning in young female adults [PDF]
Acute physical activity has been repeatedly shown to improve various cognitive functions. However, there have been no investigations comparing the effects of exercise during verbal encoding versus exercise prior to encoding on long-term memory ...
Martin Reuter +15 more
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Snca and Bdnf gene expression in the VTA and raphe nuclei of midbrain in chronically victorious and defeated male mice [PDF]
The study aimed to analyze the mRNA levels of Snca and Bdnf genes in the ventral tegmental area (VTA) and raphe nuclei of the midbrain in male mice that had each won or defeated 20 encounters in daily agonistic interactions.
Filipenko Maxim L. +12 more
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The effect of morphine upon DNA methylation in ten regions of the rat brain
Morphine is one of the most effective analgesics in medicine. However, its use is associated with the development of tolerance and dependence. Recent studies demonstrating epigenetic changes in the brain after exposure to opiates have provided insight ...
Timothy M. Barrow +7 more
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The study examined changes in Serum Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) following High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) programme among obese undergraduates. The pretest-posttest randomized experimental design was employed for the study.
Karl E. Eimuhi +2 more
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