Association between the BDNF Val66Met Polymorphism and Chronicity of Depression

Yujin Lee,Shinn Won Lim,Soo Yeon Kim,Jae Won Chung,Jinwoo Kim,Woojae Myung,Jihae Song,Seonwoo Kim,Bernard J. Carroll,Doh Kwan Kim

Association between the BDNF Val66Met Polymorphism and Chronicity of Depression

2013

Yujin Lee
Shinn Won Lim
Soo Yeon Kim
Jae Won Chung
Jinwoo Kim
Woojae Myung
Jihae Song
Seonwoo Kim
Bernard J. Carroll
Doh Kwan Kim

Objective Both clinical and biological factors influence the course of depressive disorders. This study tested for associations between the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) gene at the Val66Met locus and the course of major depressive disorder (MDD).

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Psychiatry
Clinical psychology
Psychology
Neurotrophic factors
Locus (genetics)
Major depressive disorder
clinical course
val66met polymorphism

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