Serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels and psychotic symptoms in heroin dependence

Psychotic symptoms are commonly observed among heroin users. Low serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels have been reported in schizophrenia and psychosis; however, studies assessing the relationship between serum BDNF levels and psychotic symptoms in heroin dependence are lacking.

Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry - June 10, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: B. Han, X.Y. Zhang, D.Y. Wang, W.W. Ren, Y.Y. Gu, L. Zhu, Y.L. Chang, L.P. Wang, C.W. Wu, Q.Q. Jin, C. Chen, D.Z. Lyu, J.Y. Zhao, B. Shao, J.C. He Source Type: research