64 citations
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March 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) inhibited hair shaft elongation and induced premature catagen development in cultured human hair follicles, partially through transforming growth factor β2.
35 citations
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April 2009 in “Journal of Neuroscience Research” In this study, HDAC inhibitors promoted the differentiation of rat C6 glioma cells through the production of 5α‐reduced neurosteroids, enhancing serotonin-stimulated BDNF gene expression.
9 citations
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December 2014 in “Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment” This study found that patients with vitiligo had significantly lower serum BDNF levels compared to healthy controls, which may relate to the condition's etiology or its association with psychiatric disorders.
6 citations
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March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, alopecia areata and vitiligo patients had significantly lower serum BDNF and vitamin D levels, which were inversely associated with depression and quality of life, suggesting a potential combined role in the development of depression.
2 citations
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September 2015 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” People with psoriasis and depression have lower BDNF levels, which could help measure depression in those with psoriasis.
