The brain‐derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) Val66Met polymorphism is associated with increased body mass index and insulin resistance measures in bipolar disorder and schizophrenia - Concepedia

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The brain‐derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) Val66Met polymorphism is associated with increased body mass index and insulin resistance measures in bipolar disorder and schizophrenia

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2015

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Stefania Bonaccorso, Monsheel Sodhi, Jiang Li, William V. Bobo, Yuejin Chen, Mevhibe Tümüklü, Christos Theleritis, Karuna Jayathilake, Herbert Y. Meltzer

Bipolar Disorders

Abstract

The positive association of BNDF Val66Met with high BMI values replicates previous findings in patients with SCZ and indicates the BDNF Val66Met genotype as a potential risk factor for obesity and insulin resistance measures in patients with BPD receiving antipsychotics as well.

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