Increased BDNF levels in long-term bipolar disorder patients

Increased BDNF levels in long-term bipolar disorder patients

INTRODUCTION: Bipolar disorder (BD) is a prevalent, chronic and progressive illness. There is a growing body of evidence indicating that brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) plays an important role in the pathophysiology of BD. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate BDNF plasma levels...

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Main Authors: Izabela Guimarães Barbosa, Natália Pessoa Rocha, Aline Silva de Miranda, Rodrigo Barreto Huguet, Moisés Evandro Bauer, Helton José Reis, Antônio Lúcio Teixeira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Psiquiatria (ABP) 2013-03-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry
Subjects:
Bipolar Disorder
BDNF
Mania
Neurotrophic Factor
Pathophysiology
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