Brain‐Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) as a Potential Biomarker in Brain Glioma: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

ABSTRACT Background This systematic review and meta‐analysis evaluates peripheral and CNS BDNF levels in glioma patients. Methods Following PRISMA guidelines, we systematically searched databases for studies measuring BDNF in glioma patients and controls. After screening and data extraction, we cond...

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Main Authors: Fatemeh Hasani, Mahdi Masrour, Sina Khamaki, Kimia Jazi, Erfan Ghoodjani, Antonio L. Teixeira
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Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.70266
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author Fatemeh Hasani
Mahdi Masrour
Sina Khamaki
Kimia Jazi
Erfan Ghoodjani
Antonio L. Teixeira
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Mahdi Masrour
Sina Khamaki
Kimia Jazi
Erfan Ghoodjani
Antonio L. Teixeira
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description ABSTRACT Background This systematic review and meta‐analysis evaluates peripheral and CNS BDNF levels in glioma patients. Methods Following PRISMA guidelines, we systematically searched databases for studies measuring BDNF in glioma patients and controls. After screening and data extraction, we conducted quality assessment, meta‐analysis, and meta‐regression. Results Eight studies were included. Meta‐analysis showed significantly reduced plasma BDNF levels in glioma patients versus controls (SMD: −1.0026; 95% CI: [−1.5284, −0.4769], p = 0.0002). High‐grade gliomas had lower plasma BDNF (p = 0.0288). Tissue BDNF levels were higher in glioma patients (SMD: 1.9513; 95% CI: [0.7365, 3.1661], p = 0.0016) and correlated with tumor grade (p = 0.0122). Plasma BDNF levels negatively correlated with patient age (p = 0.0244) and positively with female percentage (p = 0.0007). Conclusion BDNF is a promising biomarker in glioma, showing significant changes in plasma and tissue levels correlating with tumor grade, patient age, and gender.
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spelling doaj-art-fd322da6e7e64ef4b71d69762cc31ed52025-01-29T13:36:39ZengWileyBrain and Behavior2162-32792025-01-01151n/an/a10.1002/brb3.70266Brain‐Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) as a Potential Biomarker in Brain Glioma: A Systematic Review and Meta‐AnalysisFatemeh Hasani0Mahdi Masrour1Sina Khamaki2Kimia Jazi3Erfan Ghoodjani4Antonio L. Teixeira5Gastroenterology and Hepatology Research Center Golestan University of Medical Sciences Gorgan IranSchool of Medicine Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran IranGastroenterology and Hepatology Research Center Golestan University of Medical Sciences Gorgan IranStudent Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine Medical University of Qom Qom IranSchool of Medicine Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Isfahan IranBiggs Institute The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio Texas USAABSTRACT Background This systematic review and meta‐analysis evaluates peripheral and CNS BDNF levels in glioma patients. Methods Following PRISMA guidelines, we systematically searched databases for studies measuring BDNF in glioma patients and controls. After screening and data extraction, we conducted quality assessment, meta‐analysis, and meta‐regression. Results Eight studies were included. Meta‐analysis showed significantly reduced plasma BDNF levels in glioma patients versus controls (SMD: −1.0026; 95% CI: [−1.5284, −0.4769], p = 0.0002). High‐grade gliomas had lower plasma BDNF (p = 0.0288). Tissue BDNF levels were higher in glioma patients (SMD: 1.9513; 95% CI: [0.7365, 3.1661], p = 0.0016) and correlated with tumor grade (p = 0.0122). Plasma BDNF levels negatively correlated with patient age (p = 0.0244) and positively with female percentage (p = 0.0007). Conclusion BDNF is a promising biomarker in glioma, showing significant changes in plasma and tissue levels correlating with tumor grade, patient age, and gender.https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.70266BDNFbiomarkerbrain neoplasmsbrain‐derived neurotrophic factorglioblastomaglioma
spellingShingle Fatemeh Hasani
Mahdi Masrour
Sina Khamaki
Kimia Jazi
Erfan Ghoodjani
Antonio L. Teixeira
Brain‐Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) as a Potential Biomarker in Brain Glioma: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Brain and Behavior
BDNF
biomarker
brain neoplasms
brain‐derived neurotrophic factor
glioblastoma
glioma
title Brain‐Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) as a Potential Biomarker in Brain Glioma: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
title_full Brain‐Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) as a Potential Biomarker in Brain Glioma: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
title_fullStr Brain‐Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) as a Potential Biomarker in Brain Glioma: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
title_full_unstemmed Brain‐Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) as a Potential Biomarker in Brain Glioma: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
title_short Brain‐Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) as a Potential Biomarker in Brain Glioma: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
title_sort brain derived neurotrophic factor bdnf as a potential biomarker in brain glioma a systematic review and meta analysis
topic BDNF
biomarker
brain neoplasms
brain‐derived neurotrophic factor
glioblastoma
glioma
url https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.70266
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