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Exercise promotes the expression of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) through the action of t...

Exercise promotes the expression of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) through the action of t...

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Exercise promotes the expression of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) through the action of the ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate

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Exercise promotes the expression of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) through the action of the ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate

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England: eLife Science Publications, Ltd

Journal title

eLife, 2016-06, Vol.5

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English

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England: eLife Science Publications, Ltd

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Exercise induces beneficial responses in the brain, which is accompanied by an increase in BDNF, a trophic factor associated with cognitive improvement and the alleviation of depression and anxiety. However, the exact mechanisms whereby physical exercise produces an induction in brain Bdnf gene expression are not well understood. While pharmacologi...

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Exercise promotes the expression of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) through the action of the ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate

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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_a52946b4a9ff4c8aaad007234517c46e

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_a52946b4a9ff4c8aaad007234517c46e

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2050-084X

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2050-084X

DOI

10.7554/eLife.15092

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