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The Effect of Lactobacillus casei Consumption in Improvement of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: an Animal Study.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an important neuropsychiatric disorder worldwide. Common treatments of OCD include serotonergic antidepressants, which can cause potentially serious side effects. We assessed the effects of Lactobacillus casei (L. casei) Shirota consumption in an animal model of OCD. OCD-like symptoms were induced in rats by the chronic injection of the D2/D3 dopamine agonist quinpirole hydrochloride. Rats were classified into five groups of 6 rats. Four groups were injected chronically with quinpirole (0.5 mg/kg, twice weekly for 5 weeks). They were fed with L. casei Shirota (109 CF/g, daily for 4 weeks) (group 1), fluoxetine (10 mg/kg, daily for 4 weeks) (group 2), combination of L. casei Shirota and fluoxetine (group 3), and normal saline (positive control group). The last group did not receive dopamine agonist and was only injected with saline (negative control group).

Expression levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (Bdnf), solute carrier family 6 member 4 (Slc6a4), and 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor type 2A (Htr2a) were assessed in orbitofrontal cortex tissues of all rats. Behavioral tests showed improvement of OCD signs in rats treated with L. casei Shirota, fluoxetine, and a combination of drugs. Quantitative PCR analysis showed a remarkable decrease in the expression of Bdnf and an increase in the expression of Htr2a in quinpirole-treated rats. After treatment with L. casei Shirota and fluoxetine, the expression level of Bdnf was increased remarkably, whereas Htr2a expression was decreased. The current study showed the effectiveness of L. casei Shirota in the treatment of OCD in a rat model. The beneficial effects of this probiotic are possibly exerted through the modulation of serotonin-related genes expression.


Low brain-derived neurotrophic factor protein levels and single-nucleotide polymorphism Val66Met are associated with peripheral neuropathy in type II diabetic patients.

Studies by our group demonstrated brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels in blood and BDNF-Val66met-SNP as potential biomarkers in chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.

Here, we evaluate symptoms of peripheral neuropathy (PN) and depression in patients with type II diabetes mellitus in search of an association with serum BDNF levels and the Val66Met-SNP.In total, 90 patients enrolled in the study; 23 (25.6%) had known PN, as determined by nerve conduction studies (NCS-PN), and 67 (74.4%) were not diagnosed with PN (U-PN). PN symptoms were assessed and graded in these groups using the total neuropathy score (TNSr) and DN4 scales. Small nerve fiber testing of sensitivity thresholds to cold, warm and hot pain signals was performed using the Q-sense device.

Depression was assessed using the PHQ9 questionnaire. BDNF protein levels and Val66Met-SNP were determined with ELISA and Sanger sequencing, respectively.NCS-PN patients showed lower serum BDNF levels alongside significantly higher TNSr, DN4 and PHQ9 scores and lower hot pain sensitivity thresholds as compared to U-PN patients. Patients with Met-BDNF-SNP showed increased TNSr scores and lower hot pain sensitivity thresholds as compared to patients with Val-BDNF-SNP.

Depression showed a weaker correlation with sensitivity thresholds to hot pain signals as compared to TNSr and DN4 scores.Diminished peripheral BDNF resources and Met-BDNF-SNP genotype are associated with augmented symptoms of PN in patients with type II diabetes mellitus. Sensitivity thresholds to hot pain signals may be less influenced by depression and possibly more accurately detect PN symptoms in diabetic patients.

BDNF/Brain-derived neurotrophic factor

E21-076 EnoGene 10ug 411.6 EUR

Brain Injury Derived Neurotrophic Peptide

20-abx266438 Abbexa
  • 661.20 EUR
  • 1111.20 EUR
  • 477.60 EUR
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  • 5 mg

Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor (CNTF) Antibody

20-abx109649 Abbexa
  • 493.20 EUR
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  • 218.40 EUR
  • 360.00 EUR
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Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor (CNTF) Antibody

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  • 376.80 EUR
  • 159.60 EUR
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  • 510.00 EUR
  • 326.40 EUR
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Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor (CNTF) Antibody

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  • 493.20 EUR
  • 159.60 EUR
  • 1362.00 EUR
  • 661.20 EUR
  • 376.80 EUR
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Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor (CNTF) Antibody

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  • 510.00 EUR
  • 159.60 EUR
  • 1412.40 EUR
  • 693.60 EUR
  • 393.60 EUR
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Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor (CNTF) Antibody

20-abx175868 Abbexa
  • 1362.00 EUR
  • 661.20 EUR
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Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor (CNTF) Antibody

20-abx175869 Abbexa
  • 1412.40 EUR
  • 693.60 EUR
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  • 200 ug

Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor (CNTF) Antibody

20-abx171748 Abbexa
  • 844.80 EUR
  • 427.20 EUR
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Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor (CNTF) Antibody

20-abx171749 Abbexa
  • 1011.60 EUR
  • 526.80 EUR
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Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor (CNTF) Antibody

20-abx171750 Abbexa
  • 1011.60 EUR
  • 526.80 EUR
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  • 200 ug

Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor (CNTF) Antibody

20-abx171751 Abbexa
  • 1011.60 EUR
  • 526.80 EUR
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  • 200 ug

Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor (CNTF) Antibody

20-abx171752 Abbexa
  • 1095.60 EUR
  • 560.40 EUR
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Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor (CNTF) Antibody

20-abx134025 Abbexa
  • 427.20 EUR
  • 644.40 EUR
  • 260.40 EUR
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Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor (CNTF) Antibody

abx034848-400ul Abbexa 400 ul 627.6 EUR

Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor (CNTF) Antibody

abx034848-80l Abbexa 80 µl 343.2 EUR

Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor (CNTF) Antibody

abx037369-100ug Abbexa 100 ug 469.2 EUR

Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor (CNTF) Antibody

abx038145-100ug Abbexa 100 ug 469.2 EUR

Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor (CNTF) Antibody

abx038378-100ug Abbexa 100 ug 469.2 EUR

Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor (CNTF) Antibody

20-abx126869 Abbexa
  • 493.20 EUR
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Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor (CNTF) Antibody

20-abx129965 Abbexa
  • 543.60 EUR
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Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor (CNTF) Antibody

abx431174-200ul Abbexa 200 ul 460.8 EUR

Brain Injury Derived Neurotrophic Peptide

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Human Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor

90110-A BPS Bioscience 2 µg 130 EUR
Description: Recombinant BDNF is a disulfide-linked homodimeric protein consisting of two 119 amino acid residues. migrates as an approximately 27 kDa protein under non-reducing conditions and as a 13-14 kDa protein under reducing conditions in SDS-PAGE. Optimized DNA sequence encoding Human Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor mature chain was expressed in E. coli.

Human Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor

90110-B BPS Bioscience 10 µg 205 EUR
Description: Recombinant BDNF is a disulfide-linked homodimeric protein consisting of two 119 amino acid residues. migrates as an approximately 27 kDa protein under non-reducing conditions and as a 13-14 kDa protein under reducing conditions in SDS-PAGE. Optimized DNA sequence encoding Human Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor mature chain was expressed in E. coli.

Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor (CNTF) Antibody

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  • 493.20 EUR
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  • 376.80 EUR
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Brain Injury Derived Neurotrophic Peptide

H-3914.0001 Bachem 1.0mg 181.2 EUR
Description: Sum Formula: C62H102N18O18; CAS# [148330-12-5]

Brain Injury Derived Neurotrophic Peptide

H-3914.0005 Bachem 5.0mg 618 EUR
Description: Sum Formula: C62H102N18O18; CAS# [148330-12-5]

Brain Injury Derived Neurotrophic Peptide

SP-100434-1 Alpha Diagnostics 1 mg 343.2 EUR

CNTF Antibody / Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor

R32037 NSJ Bioreagents 100 ug 356.15 EUR
Description: Ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF) is a potent polypeptide hormone whose actions appear to be restricted to the nervous system where it promotes survival, neurotransmitter synthesis and neurite outgrowth in certain neuronal populations. This gene is located on chromosome 11, as determined using human-hamster somatic cell hybrids. The CNTF protein is highly conserved in evolution. The amino acid (aa) sequences of rat and rabbit CNTF translated from cDNAs display approx. 85% homology with the deduced aa sequence encoding human CNTF. CNTF induces weight loss and improves glucose tolerance in humans and rodents. It is thought to act centrally by inducing hypothalamic neurogenesis to modulate food intake and peripherally by altering hepatic gene expression, in a manner similar to that of leptin.

Neudesin Neurotrophic Factor (NENF) Antibody

20-abx173748 Abbexa
  • 1028.40 EUR
  • 526.80 EUR
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  • 200 ug

Neudesin Neurotrophic Factor (NENF) Antibody

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  • 510.00 EUR
  • 159.60 EUR
  • 1446.00 EUR
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  • 393.60 EUR
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  • 1 mg
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Rat Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor ELISA kit

E02C0777-192T BlueGene 192 tests 1524 EUR
Description: A competitive ELISA for quantitative measurement of Rat Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor in samples from blood, plasma, serum, cell culture supernatant and other biological fluids. This is a high quality ELISA kit developped for optimal performance with samples from the particular species.

Rat Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor ELISA kit

E02C0777-48 BlueGene 1 plate of 48 wells 624 EUR
Description: A competitive ELISA for quantitative measurement of Rat Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor in samples from blood, plasma, serum, cell culture supernatant and other biological fluids. This is a high quality ELISA kit developped for optimal performance with samples from the particular species.

Rat Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor ELISA kit

E02C0777-96 BlueGene 1 plate of 96 wells 822 EUR
Description: A competitive ELISA for quantitative measurement of Rat Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor in samples from blood, plasma, serum, cell culture supernatant and other biological fluids. This is a high quality ELISA kit developped for optimal performance with samples from the particular species.

Dog Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor ELISA kit

E08C0777-192T BlueGene 192 tests 1524 EUR
Description: A competitive ELISA for quantitative measurement of Canine Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor in samples from blood, plasma, serum, cell culture supernatant and other biological fluids. This is a high quality ELISA kit developped for optimal performance with samples from the particular species.

Dog Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor ELISA kit

E08C0777-48 BlueGene 1 plate of 48 wells 624 EUR
Description: A competitive ELISA for quantitative measurement of Canine Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor in samples from blood, plasma, serum, cell culture supernatant and other biological fluids. This is a high quality ELISA kit developped for optimal performance with samples from the particular species.

Dog Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor ELISA kit

E08C0777-96 BlueGene 1 plate of 96 wells 822 EUR
Description: A competitive ELISA for quantitative measurement of Canine Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor in samples from blood, plasma, serum, cell culture supernatant and other biological fluids. This is a high quality ELISA kit developped for optimal performance with samples from the particular species.

Pig Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor ELISA kit

E07C0777-192T BlueGene 192 tests 1524 EUR
Description: A competitive ELISA for quantitative measurement of Porcine Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor in samples from blood, plasma, serum, cell culture supernatant and other biological fluids. This is a high quality ELISA kit developped for optimal performance with samples from the particular species.

Pig Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor ELISA kit

E07C0777-48 BlueGene 1 plate of 48 wells 624 EUR
Description: A competitive ELISA for quantitative measurement of Porcine Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor in samples from blood, plasma, serum, cell culture supernatant and other biological fluids. This is a high quality ELISA kit developped for optimal performance with samples from the particular species.

Pig Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor ELISA kit

E07C0777-96 BlueGene 1 plate of 96 wells 822 EUR
Description: A competitive ELISA for quantitative measurement of Porcine Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor in samples from blood, plasma, serum, cell culture supernatant and other biological fluids. This is a high quality ELISA kit developped for optimal performance with samples from the particular species.

Rat Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor ELISA Kit

ELA-E0021r Lifescience Market 96 Tests 1063.2 EUR

Goat Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor ELISA kit

E06C0777-192T BlueGene 192 tests 1524 EUR
Description: A competitive ELISA for quantitative measurement of Goat Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor in samples from blood, plasma, serum, cell culture supernatant and other biological fluids. This is a high quality ELISA kit developped for optimal performance with samples from the particular species.

Goat Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor ELISA kit

E06C0777-48 BlueGene 1 plate of 48 wells 624 EUR
Description: A competitive ELISA for quantitative measurement of Goat Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor in samples from blood, plasma, serum, cell culture supernatant and other biological fluids. This is a high quality ELISA kit developped for optimal performance with samples from the particular species.


Propagation of goat putative spermatogonial stem cells under growth factors defined serum-free culture conditions.

In the present study, we used a serum-free culture media to propagate goat putative spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) and evaluated the effect of crucial growth factors on relative expression of some SSC markers and self-renewal related genes. The enriched SSCs were cultured on a homologous Sertoli cell feeder layer in KO-DMEM supplemented with 10% KOSR.

Putative SSC colonies emerged between day 6 and 10 which were then characterized by the expression of numerous spermatogonial and pluripotency related markers.

After 15 days of subculture, the relative mRNA expression study revealed that 40 ng/mL concentration of Glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) upregulated the expression of BCL6B, ID4, PLZF, and UCHL1. Moreover, the supplementation of GDNF + bFGF up-regulated the expression of PLZF and BCL6B. UCHL1 expression was higher after addition of GDNF + LIF while, THY1 overexpressed in response to the addition of GDNF + CSF1. These results demonstrated that the goat SSCs were efficiently propagated using a KOSR based serum-free media and the growth factor supplementation markedly influences their gene expression profile.


Protective effects of lycopene in cancer, cardiovascular, and neurodegenerative diseases: An update on epidemiological and mechanistic perspectives.

Recent mechanistic and epidemiological studies have provided insights into health benefits of dietary lycopene to decrease the risk and complications associated with several chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases (CVD), obesity, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and neurodegenerative disorders. These chronic diseases are primarily associated with oxidative stress-induced systemic and low-grade chronic inflammation.

Owing to its potent antioxidant properties, lycopene can potentially alleviate enhanced levels of proinflammatory mediators (e.g., proinflammatory

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