2021
DOI: 10.21608/ejchem.2021.83757.4108
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Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) Levels In Relation To Depression In Egyptian Diabetic Women: A Pilot Study

Abstract: Background: Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a crucial moderator of neuronal plasticity in adults, a potential association between BDNF and depression has been reported. Besides BDNF plays a role in glucose and energy metabolism. Methods: This work included 180 women (25-55 years old). Ninety diabetic patients with the clinical diagnosis of depression and 90 were normal controls. Plasma BDNF was evaluated using ELISA. The Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) consisting of 20 objects with a Likert… Show more

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