How does maternal anemia affect the levels of umbilical cord brain-derived neurotrophic factor?

CONCLUSION: In conclusion, the BDNF value of the babies of healthy individuals is higher than that of anemic individuals. Our study showed that the amount of BDNF in the umbilical cord blood was significantly affected by maternal iron deficiency anemia.PMID:38677095 | DOI:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2024.04.016

Source: Reproductive Biology - April 27, 2024 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: G ökçe İpek Aytok Asuman Akkaya F ırat İlke Mungan Akın Ay şegül Özel Source Type: research