Journal of affective disorders
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Brain derived neurotrophic factor gene polymorphism (Val66Met) and short-term antidepressant response in major depressive disorder.
To determine the association between the brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) Val66Met polymorphism and short-term antidepressant response in Taiwanese patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). ⋯ Results suggest antidepressants acting through different mechanisms may affect the BDNF Val66Met polymorphism differently.