Brain-derived neurotrophic factor: findings in schizophrenia

2011128 citationsReview

Authors

P.F. Buckley · Augusta University

Anilkumar Pillai · Augusta University

Kristy R. Howell · Augusta University

Abstract

Although peripheral BDNF levels hold promise for providing new perspectives for the development of novel therapeutic strategies for the treatment of schizophrenia, additional studies including efforts to prove its potential as a biomarker are warranted.

Topics & Keywords

Nerve injury and regeneration Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Current Opinion in Psychiatry

Volume 24, Issue 2, pp. 122-127

DOI: 10.1097/yco.0b013e3283436eb7

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