Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in the Pathogenesis of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: From Neurobiology to Biomarker
Background. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most prevalent and socially significant consequences of exposure to extreme stress. Its pathogenesis involves impairments in neuroplasticity, in which brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) plays a key role. In recent decades, the potential of using BD...