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Serum Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Across the Human Lifespan: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Sep 2026 · medRxiv · 0 citations
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Though not a feature of early or mid-adulthood, declining serum BDNF becomes pronounced in older age, providing a reference point for future studies examining BDNF's relation to cognitive aging and neurodegenerative risk.

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