Abstract

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a member of the neurotrophin family and plays an important role in neuroplasticity, differentiation and survival of neurons, as well as their function. Neuroinflammation has been explored in the pathophysiology of many mental disorders, such as schizophrenia. Cytokines representing different types of immune responses have an impact on neurogenesis and BDNF expression. Cross-regulation of BDNF and cytokines is accomplished through several signalling pathways. Also, typical and atypical antipsychotic drugs variously modulate the expression of BDNF and serum levels of cytokines, which can possibly be used in evaluation of therapy effectiveness. Comorbidity of metabolic syndrome and atopic diseases has been considered in the context of BDNF and cytokines interplay in schizophrenia.

Details

Title
Interplay of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Cytokines in Schizophrenia
Author
Slavica Minic Janicijevic 1 ; Slavica Djukic Dejanovic 2 ; Borovcanin, Milica 3 

 University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Kragujevac, Serbia 
 University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Department of Psychiatry, Kragujevac, Serbia 
 University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Department of Psychiatry, Kragujevac, Serbia; University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Center for Molecular Medicine and Stem Cell Research, Kragujevac, Serbia 
Pages
283-289
Publication year
2020
Publication date
2020
Publisher
De Gruyter Poland
ISSN
18208665
e-ISSN
29562090
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
3158696042
Copyright
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