The effect of depression, BDNF gene val66met polymorphism and gender on serum BDNF levels

Ozan E., Okur H., Eker C., Eker O. D., GÖNÜL A. S., Akarsu N.

BRAIN RESEARCH BULLETIN, vol.81, no.1, pp.61-65, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 81 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.brainresbull.2009.06.022
  • Journal Name: BRAIN RESEARCH BULLETIN
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.61-65
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Objective: To determine the effect of BDNF gene val66met polymorphism on serum BDNF levels in drug-free patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) and healthy subjects, that differ by gender.