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Table 4 Serum BDNF levels in three genotypes

From: Functional Val66Met polymorphism of Brain-derived neurotrophic factor in type 2 diabetes with depression in Han Chinese subjects

Genotype

n

Serum BDNF level(pg/ml)

F

p value

Val/ Val group

129

83.83 ± 3.97

F = 7.39

p < 0.05

Val/Met group

170

79.04 ± 5.19*

Met/Met group

67

76.59 ± 5.12*#

  
  1. Data expressed as mean ± S.D., p value < 0.05 criteria for statistical significance. *p < 0.05 vs. Val/Val group, # p < 0.05 vs. Val/Met group.