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Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms Brain-derived neurotrophic factor Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience

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Molecular mechanisms underlying physical exercise-induced brain BDNF overproduction

Cefis, Marina, Chaney, Remi, Wirtz, Julien, et al.
www.frontiersin.org Summary & key facts 2023 91 citations

Many studies show that physical exercise helps brain health and can slow age-related thinking problems and lower the risk of some brain diseases and psychiatric disorders. A key part of these benefits is higher levels of the brain protein BDNF, which supports new brain cells and plasticity for learning and…

Axon Guidance and Neuronal Signaling Nerve injury and regeneration Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms
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