Open AccessSerum Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Euthymic Bipolar Patients on Prophylactic Lithium Therapy
Author(s) -
Aleksandra Suwalska,
Magdalena Sobieska,
Janusz Rybakowski
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
neuropsychobiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.71
H-Index - 83
eISSN - 1423-0224
pISSN - 0302-282X
DOI - 10.1159/000319949
Subject(s) - lithium (medication) , bipolar disorder , medicine , brain derived neurotrophic factor , bipolar illness , endocrinology , neurotrophic factors , psychology , mood stabilizer , mania , receptor
The aim of the study was to evaluate serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels in a group of euthymic bipolar patients on long-term prophylactic lithium treatment and to delineate putative relationships between lithium efficacy and BDNF concentrations.
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