Serum nerve growth factor beta, brain- and glial-derived neurotrophic factor levels and psychopathology in unmedicated patients with schizophrenia

Conclusion Neurotrophic factors play a vital role in the regulation of neuroplasticity and neurogenesis in humans. This study suggests that BDNF and GDNF may be contributing to the pathological mechanisms involved in unmedicated patients with schizophrenia.
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research