Publications by authors named "Agata Bednarczyk"
Ann Agric Environ Med
September 2021
Article Synopsis
- BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) is essential for brain development, learning, and memory, influencing energy metabolism and feeding behavior in the hypothalamus.
- It interacts with its receptor TrkB, which is implicated in various neural diseases and metabolic disorders, along with playing a role in cancer development and aggressiveness.
- The review highlights the connection between BDNF/TrkB signaling in gastrointestinal cancer progression and the potential for targeting this pathway to enhance chemotherapy effectiveness.
