title: The role of BDNF and memory in major depressive disorder.
abstract: The role of BDNF in depression and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) has been extensively investigated in the literature. A summary of relevant papers, including a number of independent literature reviews, is presented, and the possibility that alteration in BDNF causes depression by altering memory is analysed and criticised in the context of consistency with cognitive models of depression.
authors.affiliation: Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
authors.forename: Jon
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Adlam
authors.forename: Rashid
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Zaman
mesh_terms: D019208:Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor / Q000378:metabolism*; D003865:Major Depressive Disorder / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000523:psychology; D004644:Emotions / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008568:Memory / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D019208:Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor