Delivery of BDNF genes to the hypothalamus improves metabolism in mice |...

Delivery of BDNF genes to the hypothalamus improves metabolism in mice |…

A unique delivery of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in a brain region called the hypothalamus improved metabolism in mice with some symptoms of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), according to a new study. Gene therapy improvements translated into less weight gain and healthier body composition, suggesting that “BDNF is a promising molecular target for PWS and other …

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