Low Circulating Acute Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels Are Associated With Poor Long-Term Functional Outcome After Ischemic Stroke [Brief Reports]

Conclusions— Circulating concentrations of BDNF protein are lowered in the acute phase of ischemic stroke, and low levels are associated with poor long-term functional outcome. Further studies are necessary to confirm these associations and to determine the predictive value of BDNF in stroke outcomes.

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Source: Stroke - June 26, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Stanne, T. M., Aberg, N. D., Nilsson, S., Jood, K., Blomstrand, C., Andreasson, U., Blennow, K., Zetterberg, H., Isgaard, J., Svensson, J., Jern, C. Tags: Biomarkers, Etiology, Ischemic Stroke Brief Reports Source Type: research