Abstract
Recent studies have proposed an interrelation between the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) val66met polymorphism and the serotonin system. In this study, we investigated whether the BDNF val66met polymorphism or blood BDNF levels are associated with cerebral 5-hydroxytryptamine 2A (5-HT(2A)) receptor or serotonin transporter (SERT) binding in healthy subjects. No statistically significant differences in 5-HT(2A) receptor or SERT binding were found between the val/val and met carriers, nor were blood BDNF values associated with SERT binding or 5-HT(2A) receptor binding. In conclusion, val66met BDNF polymorphism status is not associated with changes in the serotonergic system. Moreover, BDNF levels in blood do not correlate with either 5-HT(2A) or SERT binding.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism |
Vol/bind | 30 |
Udgave nummer | 11 |
Sider (fra-til) | e1-7 |
ISSN | 0271-678X |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 1 nov. 2010 |