Assessment of BDNF and sialic acid levels in children with ADHD: Relation of chronotypes.

Esra DemirciMelike Kevser GulElif Funda SenerMuge Gulcihan OnalFatma Dal

Published in: International journal of developmental neuroscience : the official journal of the International Society for Developmental Neuroscience (2024)

The results indicate that BDNF and Sia levels, which are related to cognitive functions and sleep, increase with the age of ADHD. Eveningness chronotype, connected with the severity of ADHD, is related to BDNF and Sia levels. There is a need for further studies to confirm these results.

Keyphrases

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
autism spectrum disorder
working memory
stress induced
young adults
physical activity