Tag Archives: BDNF
DNA Methylation & BDNF expression account for symptoms & widespread hyperalgesia in patients with CFS & FM
DNA Methylation and BDNF Expression account for symptoms and widespread hyperalgesia in patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia, by Andrea Polli, Manosij Ghosh, Jelena Bakusic, Kelly Ickmans, Dora Monteyne, Brigitte Velkeniers, Bram Bekaert, Lode Godderis, Jo Nijs in Arthritis … Continue reading
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor concentration may not be depressed in CFS
Research abstract: Due to its effect on the central nervous system, brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) has been hypothesized to be involved in a number of neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders. Recently, BDNF was also reported to be significantly lower in patients … Continue reading
Brain neuron damage level in CFS similar to MS
Abstract Objective: This study examined the levels of a major regulator of neuronal survival, brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in two populations; individuals with multiple sclerosis and chronic fatigue syndrome. BDNF is a protein involved in the maintenance and … Continue reading
