Sarcopenia, defined as the age-associated loss of muscle mass and increased fragility with
age, is increasing worldwide. The condition often precedes the development of Alzheimer's …

Study objectives This meta-analysis analytically reviewed recent studies concerning the
potential associations between the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) Val66Met …

Obesity has become a severe public health challenge globally. The present study aimed to
identify separate and interactive dietary, genetic, and other factors that increase the risk of …

The brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a growth factor belonging to the
neurotrophin family which plays a pivotal role in the differentiation, survival, and plasticity of …

Background Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a modulatory neuroprotein
implicated in learning, memory, and neuroplasticity. Studies have found increased …

Aim The current study aims to investigate the association of serum brain‐derived
neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels with symptoms of depression in adults with and without …

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a global health concern with a complex etiology
involving genetic, environmental and infectious factors. The exact cause of MDD remains …

The spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) phenotype strongly correlates with the SMN2 gene copy
number. However, the severity and progression of the disease vary widely even among …

Materials and Methods We undertook a case–control study design. Newly diagnosed
individuals with MS based on the 2017 revision of the McDonald criteria were recruited from …

Background: Alexithymia is a trait involving difficulties in processing emotions. Genetic
association studies have investigated candidate genes involved in alexithymia's …