Journal article
Association between BDNF levels and suicidal behaviour: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
BackgroundSuicidal behaviour is a complex phenomenon with a multitude of risk factors. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein crucial to nervous system function, may be involved in suicide risk. The objective of this systematic review is to evaluate and summarize the literature examining the relationship between BDNF levels and suicidal behaviour.MethodsA predefined search strategy was used to search MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsychINFO, and …
Authors
Eisen RB; Perera S; Banfield L; Anglin R; Minuzzi L; Samaan Z
Journal
Systematic Reviews, Vol. 4, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
December 2015
DOI
10.1186/s13643-015-0179-z
ISSN
2046-4053