Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in perinatal depression: Side show or pivotal factor?
Drug Discov Today
; 28(2): 103467, 2023 02.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-36528281
ABSTRACT
Perinatal depression is the most common psychiatric complication of pregnancy, with its detrimental effects on maternal and infant health widely underrated. There is a pressing need for specific molecular biomarkers, with pregnancy-related decline in brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in the blood and downregulation of TrkB receptor in the brain reported in clinical and preclinical studies. In this review, we explore the emerging role of BDNF in reproductive biology and discuss evidence suggesting its deficiency as a risk factor for perinatal depression. With the increasing evidence for restoration of serum BDNF levels by antidepressant therapy, the strengthening association of perinatal depression with deficiency of BDNF supports its potential as a surrogate endpoint for preclinical and clinical studies.
Palavras-chave
Texto completo:
1
Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Depressão
/
Transtorno Depressivo
Tipo de estudo:
Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Female
/
Humans
/
Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article