Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and other neurotrophic factors in type 2 diabetes mellitus and their association with neuropathy.

Archana Gaur T Sakthivadivel VaratharajanYuvaraj BalanMadhuri Taranikanti Nitin Ashok John Madhusudhan Umesh Vidya Ganji Kalpana Medala

Published in: Irish journal of medical science (2024)

The neurotrophic factors especially BDNF are drastically reduced in DM patients and are negatively associated with neuropathy, and hence, BDNF can be utilized as a therapeutic target to treat and prevent neuropathy.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
stress induced
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
type diabetes
skeletal muscle
weight loss