Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) is a key molecule involved in plastic changes
related to learning and memory. The expression of BDNF is highly regulated, and can lead …

Schizophrenia and major depression disorders, both being of pathological synaptogenesis,
are the most common psychiatric disorders worldwide. These diseases, if not treated …

Abstract Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) has attracted increasing interest as
potential biomarker to support the diagnosis or monitor the efficacy of therapies in brain …

It has been postulated that schizophrenia (SZ) is related to a lower expression of brain-
derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). In the past few years, an increasing number of divergent …

The literature shows that improvements in cognitive performance may be observed following
an acute bout of exercise. However, evidence in support of the biological mechanisms of this …

BackgroundSchizophrenia is associated with significant cognitive impairment. However, the
pathophysiological mechanisms underlying cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia remain …

It is well documented that physical activity can induce a number of various stimuli which are
able to enhance the strength and endurance performance of muscles. Moreover, regular …

Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) is a neurotrophin that has been related not only
to neurodevelopment and neuroprotection, but also to synapse regulation, learning, and …

In the mature healthy mammalian neuronal networks, γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) mediates
synaptic inhibition by acting on GABAA and GABAB receptors (GABAAR, GABABR). In …

Intermittent fasting and exercise provide neuroprotection from age‐related cognitive decline.
A link between these two seemingly distinct stressors is their capability to steer the brain …