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  • Platelets selectively regulate the release of BDNF, but not that of its precursor protein, proBDNF 

    Le Blanc, Jessica; Fleury, Samuel; Boukhatem, Imane; Bélanger, Jean‐Christophe; Welman, Mélanie; Lordkipanidzé, Marie (Frontiers Media, 2020-11-25)
    Background: Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) plays a role in synaptic plasticity and neuroprotection. BDNF has well-established pro-survival effects, whereas its precursor protein, proBDNF, induces apoptosis. Thus, it has been suggested that ...