Journal article
Exploring the Association between Serum BDNF and Attempted Suicide
Abstract
Suicide is a leading cause of death and a significant public health concern. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein important to nervous system function, has been implicated in psychiatric disorders and suicidal behaviour. We investigated the association between serum levels of BDNF and attempted suicide in a sample of 281 participants using a case-control study design. Participants were recruited from clinical and community …
Authors
Eisen RB; Perera S; Bawor M; Dennis BB; El-Sheikh W; DeJesus J; Rangarajan S; Vair J; Sholer H; Hutchinson N
Journal
Scientific Reports, Vol. 6, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
DOI
10.1038/srep25229
ISSN
2045-2322