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ReviewBiomolecules2024

Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, Nociception, and Pain.

Adalberto Merighi

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Review in Biomolecules, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 31 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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31citing papers in PubMed, 2 pooled it
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

31 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

1 author.

Adalberto MerighiDepartment of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, 10095 Turin, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1140-3556

Funding

University of Turin Local Research Grant 2022, 2023
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This article examines the involvement of the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in the control of nociception and pain. BDNF, a neurotrophin known for its essential role in neuronal survival and plasticity, has garnered significant attention for its potential implications as a modulator of synaptic transmission. This comprehensive review aims to provide insights into the multifaceted interactions between BDNF and pain pathways, encompassing both physiological and pathological pain conditions. I delve into the molecular mechanisms underlying BDNF's involvement in pain processing and discuss potential therapeutic applications of BDNF and its mimetics in managing pain. Furthermore, I highlight recent advancements and challenges in translating BDNF-related research into clinical practice.

Indexed as

Brain-Derived Neurotrophic FactorNociceptionPainAnimalsHumansNeuronal PlasticityBDNF protein, humanBrain-Derived Neurotrophic FactorBDNFgliaLTPneuronsneuropeptidesnociceptionpainpostsynaptic mechanismspresynaptic mechanisms

Identifiers

PMID38785946
PMCPMC11118093

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