Brain-derived neurotrophic factor is the most prevalent member of the nerve growth factor
family. Since its discovery in 1978, this enigmatic molecule has spawned more than 27,000 …

Chronic alcohol consumption is characterized by disturbances of neuroplasticity. Brain-
derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is believed to be critically involved in this process. Here …

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy is particularly detrimental for the developing brain and
may cause a broad spectrum of cognitive and behavioral impairments, collectively known as …

The expression of BDNF in both neuronal and non-neuronal cells is influenced by various
stimuli, including prenatal developmental factors and postnatal conditions such as …

One of the most common medical issues in children and adults is accidental poisonings
ranging from medicines to toxic substances such as alcohol and toluene and even metals …

Abstract Purpose of Review Research examining brain development in neurodevelopmental
disorders has largely comprised small-scale studies on individual disorders. Findings have …

Prenatal ethanol exposure causes a variety of cognitive deficits that have a persistent impact
on quality of life, some of which may be explained by ethanol-induced alterations in …

Introduction Our study was designed to examine the relationship between Brain‐Derived
Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) genotypes (rs6265, Val66Met), BDNF plasma levels, and …

The prefrontal cortex (PFC) plays a key role in cognitive plasticity and is involved in various
processes of higher nervous activity. At the same time, studying the processes underlying …

Background In a previous study, we reported that pro-brain-derived neurotrophic factor
(proBDNF) was involved in the pathology of alcohol dependence, and the single-nucleotide …