Soløy-Nilsen, Hedda; Nygård-Odeh, Kristin; Kristiansen, Magnhild Gangsøy; Brekke, Ole Lars; Mollnes, Tom Eirik; Reitan, Solveig Merete Klæbo; Øiesvold, Terje (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-02-03)
Background - There is evidence that brain-derived neurotropic factor (BDNF) plays a protective role in the brain. Peripheral levels of BDNF correlate with its concentration in the brain. Previous studies have revealed lower serum BDNF levels in patients with mental illnesses. In most studies serum BDNF correlates negatively with psychiatric disorders and disease severity. Most studies in this field ...