Brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels in perinatal depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Kyana JafarabadyArman ShafieeRazman Arabzadeh BahriShahryar Rajai FirouzabadiIda MohammadiMohammad Javad AminiPublished in: Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica (2023)
This systematic review and meta-analysis provide evidence of lower BDNF protein levels in individuals diagnosed with PND. The results indicate that BDNF dysregulation may play a part in the development of PND. More research is needed to understand the mechanisms behind this and explore potential therapeutic applications.