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The BDNF Val66Met polymorphism modulates resilience of neurological functioning to brain ageing and dementia: A narrative review
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Brown, DT and Vickers, JC and Stuart, KE and Cechova, K and Ward, DD, The BDNF Val66Met polymorphism modulates resilience of neurological functioning to brain ageing and dementia: A narrative review, Brain Sciences, 10, (4) pp. 1-16. ISSN 2076-3425 (2020) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.3390/brainsci10040195
Abstract
Brain-derived neurotropic factor (BDNF) is an abundant and multi-function neurotrophin in the brain. It is released following neuronal activity and is believed to be particularly important in strengthening neural networks. A common variation in the BDNF gene, a valine to methionine substitution at codon 66 (Val66Met), has been linked to differential expression of BDNF associated with experience-dependent plasticity. The Met allele has been associated with reduced production of BDNF following neuronal stimulation, which suggests a potential role of this variation with respect to how the nervous system may respond to challenges, such as brain ageing and related neurodegenerative conditions (e.g., dementia and Alzheimer's disease). The current review examines the potential of the BDNF Val66Met variation to modulate an individual's susceptibility and trajectory through cognitive changes associated with ageing and dementia. On balance, research to date indicates that the BDNF Met allele at this codon is potentially associated with a detrimental influence on the level of cognitive functioning in older adults and may also impart increased risk of progression to dementia. Furthermore, recent studies also show that this genetic variation may modulate an individual's response to interventions targeted at building cognitive resilience to conditions that cause dementia.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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| Keywords: | Alzheimer’s disease, BDNF, BDNF Val66Met, ageing, brain-derived neurotrophic factor, cognitive function, dementia |
| Research Division: | Biomedical and Clinical Sciences |
| Research Group: | Neurosciences |
| Research Field: | Neurology and neuromuscular diseases |
| Objective Division: | Health |
| Objective Group: | Specific population health (excl. Indigenous health) |
| Objective Field: | Health related to ageing |
| UTAS Author: | Brown, DT (Ms Donnamay Brown) |
| UTAS Author: | Vickers, JC (Professor James Vickers) |
| UTAS Author: | Stuart, KE (Miss Kimberley Stuart) |
| UTAS Author: | Ward, DD (Mr David Ward) |
| ID Code: | 151760 |
| Year Published: | 2020 |
| Web of Science® Times Cited: | 15 |
| Deposited By: | Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre |
| Deposited On: | 2022-08-04 |
| Last Modified: | 2022-09-05 |
| Downloads: | 5 View Download Statistics |
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