Lack of Postprandial Peak in Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Adults with Prader-Willi Syndrome.

Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is characterized by severe hyperphagia. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and leptin are reciprocally involved in energy homeostasis.To analyze the role of BDNF and leptin in satiety in genetic subtypes of PWS.Experimental study.University hospital.90 adults: 30 PW...

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Main Authors: Marta Bueno, Susanna Esteba-Castillo, Ramon Novell, Olga Giménez-Palop, Ramon Coronas, Elisabeth Gabau, Raquel Corripio, Neus Baena, Marina Viñas-Jornet, Míriam Guitart, David Torrents-Rodas, Joan Deus, Jesús Pujol, Mercedes Rigla, Assumpta Caixàs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5042477?pdf=render