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Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is essential for neuronal survival and development, and is also involved in oogenesis, follicle recruitment, and germ cell survival, which could impact reproduction. However, in humans, the relations…

This systematic review and meta-analysis summarize the available evidence, expanding current knowledge on the association between BDNF levels across different tissues, particularly in endometriosis and other conditions associated with femal…

This systematic review and meta-analysis summarize the available evidence, expanding current knowledge on the association between BDNF levels across different tissues, particularly in endometriosis and other conditions associated with femal…

For decades, most experimental studies were conducted using male rodents as models, and the results obtained in several distinct fields of medical and biological research were regarded as valid for both males and females. However, as eviden…

Nescient helix-loop-helix 2 (NHLH2) is a hypothalamic transcription factor that controls the expression of prohormone convertase 1/3, therefore having an impact on the processing of proopiomelanocortin and thus on energy homeostasis. Studie…