Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2023, e20210746.doi: 10.35541/cjd.20210746

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Brain-derived neurotrophic factor and skin diseases

Li Anqi, Sun Qiuning   

  1. Department of Dermatology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China 
  • Received:2021-10-14 Revised:2022-03-01 Online:2023-01-05 Published:2023-03-01
  • Contact: Sun Qiuning E-mail:doctorjenny1@126.com
  • Supported by:
    Sedimentation Integration Fund of Peking Union Medical College Hospital(ZC201902245)

Abstract: 【Abstract】 Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein involved in the survival, growth and maintenance of neurons, plays an important role in pathophysiological processes in various neuropsychiatric diseases. In recent years, attention has been widely paid to the roles of BDNF in regulating immunity and participating in inflammatory reactions in non-nervous systems, and more and more studies have shown that BDNF plays an important role in various skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis, connective tissue diseases and skin tumors. This review summarizes research advances in the role of BDNF in relevant skin diseases.

Key words: Dermatitis, atopic, Skin neoplasmas, Neuralgia, Connective tissue diseases, Brain-derived neurotrophic factor