Longitudinal alterations in mRNA expression of the BDNF neurotrophin signaling cascade in blood correlate with changes in depression scores in patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy
Schurgers G, Walter S, Pishva E, Guloksuz S, Peerbooms O, Incio L, Arts B, Kenis G, Rutten B. Longitudinal alterations in mRNA expression of the BDNF neurotrophin signaling cascade in blood correlate with changes in depression scores in patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy. European Neuropsychopharmacology 2022, 63: 60-70. PMID: 36067540, DOI: 10.1016/j.euroneuro.2022.07.183.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrain-derived neurotrophic factorBDNF/TrkBExpression of BDNFSerum BDNF protein levelsBDNF protein levelsElectroconvulsive therapyDepression scoresMRNA expressionPeripheral bloodTreatment-resistant depressed patientsProtein levelsMechanism of actionAntidepressant effectsNeurotrophic factorDepressed patientsLongitudinal alterationsSevere depressionBlood correlatesEffective treatmentLongitudinal changesTrkBStudy periodNR3C1PatientsTherapy