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Table 5 Serum BDNF levels in T2DM and depression subjects

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

Group

n

Serum BDNF level(pg/ml)

F

p value

HC

70

85.29 ± 3.27

F = 24.94

p < 0.01

NDDM

232

79.84 ± 5.15*

DDM

64

76.67 ± 5.35*#

  
  1. Data expressed as mean ± S.D., p value < 0.05 criteria for statistical significance. * P < 0.05 vs. HC group, # P < 0.05 vs. NDDM group.