| Literature DB >> 28361262 |
Shima Motamedi1, Isaac Karimi2, Fariba Jafari3.
Abstract
The brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is involved in metabolic syndrome (MetS) and neurodegenerative diseases (NDD) like Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease and depression. If one factor plays an essential role in the pathogenesis of two diseases, it can be concluded that there might be a common root in these two diseases, as well. This review was aimed to highlight the crucial roles of BDNF in the pathogenesis of MetS and NDD and to introduce sole prophylactic or therapeutic applications, BDNF gene therapy and BDFN administration, in controlling MetS and NDD.Entities:
Keywords: BDNF; Depression; Metabolic syndrome; Neurodegenerative diseases; Obesity
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28361262 DOI: 10.1007/s11011-017-9997-0
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Metab Brain Dis ISSN: 0885-7490 Impact factor: 3.584