Details for: BDNF

Gene ID: 627

Symbol: BDNF

Ensembl ID: ENSG00000176697

Description: brain derived neurotrophic factor

Associated with

Cells (max top 100)

(Cell Significance Index and respective Thresholds are uniquely calculated using our advanced thresholding algorithms to reveal cell-specific gene markers)

  • Cell Name: hematopoietic oligopotent progenitor cell (CL0002032)
    Fold Change: 29.3719
    Cell Significance Index: -7.4500
  • Cell Name: hippocampal granule cell (CL0001033)
    Fold Change: 2.9978
    Cell Significance Index: 201.5700
  • Cell Name: pyramidal neuron (CL0000598)
    Fold Change: 2.0496
    Cell Significance Index: 15.7200
  • Cell Name: hippocampal pyramidal neuron (CL1001571)
    Fold Change: 0.8782
    Cell Significance Index: 25.0600
  • Cell Name: type I muscle cell (CL0002211)
    Fold Change: 0.8385
    Cell Significance Index: 20.4600
  • Cell Name: enteroendocrine cell of colon (CL0009042)
    Fold Change: 0.6860
    Cell Significance Index: 130.5500
  • Cell Name: cardiac muscle myoblast (CL0000513)
    Fold Change: 0.6198
    Cell Significance Index: 47.5700
  • Cell Name: L6 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron of the primary motor cortex (CL4023050)
    Fold Change: 0.4771
    Cell Significance Index: 6.3700
  • Cell Name: colon goblet cell (CL0009039)
    Fold Change: 0.4363
    Cell Significance Index: 43.1600
  • Cell Name: theca cell (CL0000503)
    Fold Change: 0.3881
    Cell Significance Index: 2.2800
  • Cell Name: tuft cell of colon (CL0009041)
    Fold Change: 0.3732
    Cell Significance Index: 336.9700
  • Cell Name: fibroblast of dermis (CL0002551)
    Fold Change: 0.3402
    Cell Significance Index: 7.1200
  • Cell Name: myometrial cell (CL0002366)
    Fold Change: 0.3378
    Cell Significance Index: 3.8900
  • Cell Name: ciliary muscle cell (CL1000443)
    Fold Change: 0.3306
    Cell Significance Index: 150.0600
  • Cell Name: L2/3-6 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron (CL4023040)
    Fold Change: 0.2942
    Cell Significance Index: 59.0200
  • Cell Name: epithelial cell of esophagus (CL0002252)
    Fold Change: 0.2591
    Cell Significance Index: 1.7200
  • Cell Name: epithelial cell of small intestine (CL0002254)
    Fold Change: 0.2280
    Cell Significance Index: 37.0800
  • Cell Name: intestinal crypt stem cell of small intestine (CL0009017)
    Fold Change: 0.2263
    Cell Significance Index: 4.8200
  • Cell Name: retinal ganglion cell (CL0000740)
    Fold Change: 0.2114
    Cell Significance Index: 1.7500
  • Cell Name: intestinal crypt stem cell of colon (CL0009043)
    Fold Change: 0.2092
    Cell Significance Index: 22.7500
  • Cell Name: midget ganglion cell of retina (CL4023188)
    Fold Change: 0.1574
    Cell Significance Index: 1.6400
  • Cell Name: cone retinal bipolar cell (CL0000752)
    Fold Change: 0.1466
    Cell Significance Index: 1.1300
  • Cell Name: neoplastic cell (CL0001063)
    Fold Change: 0.1224
    Cell Significance Index: 24.2900
  • Cell Name: gut absorptive cell (CL0000677)
    Fold Change: 0.1206
    Cell Significance Index: 7.2400
  • Cell Name: cell in vitro (CL0001034)
    Fold Change: 0.1096
    Cell Significance Index: 59.8300
  • Cell Name: OFF-bipolar cell (CL0000750)
    Fold Change: 0.0954
    Cell Significance Index: 0.8400
  • Cell Name: cerebellar granule cell (CL0001031)
    Fold Change: 0.0928
    Cell Significance Index: 1.5900
  • Cell Name: microfold cell of epithelium of small intestine (CL1000353)
    Fold Change: 0.0912
    Cell Significance Index: 6.3100
  • Cell Name: hair follicular keratinocyte (CL2000092)
    Fold Change: 0.0827
    Cell Significance Index: 36.5600
  • Cell Name: GABAergic interneuron (CL0011005)
    Fold Change: 0.0816
    Cell Significance Index: 56.4100
  • Cell Name: glycinergic neuron (CL1001509)
    Fold Change: 0.0678
    Cell Significance Index: 3.5600
  • Cell Name: enterocyte of epithelium of large intestine (CL0002071)
    Fold Change: 0.0527
    Cell Significance Index: 2.3900
  • Cell Name: cerebral cortex neuron (CL0010012)
    Fold Change: 0.0305
    Cell Significance Index: 0.2900
  • Cell Name: retinal bipolar neuron (CL0000748)
    Fold Change: 0.0264
    Cell Significance Index: 0.3200
  • Cell Name: enterocyte of epithelium of small intestine (CL1000334)
    Fold Change: 0.0201
    Cell Significance Index: 0.5800
  • Cell Name: non-pigmented ciliary epithelial cell (CL0002304)
    Fold Change: 0.0168
    Cell Significance Index: 10.6800
  • Cell Name: epithelial cell of lacrimal sac (CL1000436)
    Fold Change: 0.0118
    Cell Significance Index: 0.0800
  • Cell Name: small intestine goblet cell (CL1000495)
    Fold Change: 0.0108
    Cell Significance Index: 0.3800
  • Cell Name: paneth cell of epithelium of small intestine (CL1000343)
    Fold Change: 0.0092
    Cell Significance Index: 0.2000
  • Cell Name: anterior lens cell (CL0002223)
    Fold Change: 0.0057
    Cell Significance Index: 10.4900
  • Cell Name: lens epithelial cell (CL0002224)
    Fold Change: 0.0055
    Cell Significance Index: 8.4800
  • Cell Name: pigmented epithelial cell (CL0000529)
    Fold Change: 0.0047
    Cell Significance Index: 8.9400
  • Cell Name: pigmented ciliary epithelial cell (CL0002303)
    Fold Change: 0.0033
    Cell Significance Index: 0.4800
  • Cell Name: enteroendocrine cell of small intestine (CL0009006)
    Fold Change: 0.0028
    Cell Significance Index: 0.0700
  • Cell Name: secondary lens fiber (CL0002225)
    Fold Change: 0.0000
    Cell Significance Index: 0.0200
  • Cell Name: obsolete caudal ganglionic eminence derived GABAergic cortical interneuron (CL4023070)
    Fold Change: -0.0078
    Cell Significance Index: -2.8200
  • Cell Name: kidney loop of Henle cortical thick ascending limb epithelial cell (CL1001109)
    Fold Change: -0.0099
    Cell Significance Index: -7.2800
  • Cell Name: pulmonary alveolar epithelial cell (CL0000322)
    Fold Change: -0.0107
    Cell Significance Index: -8.1300
  • Cell Name: pancreatic A cell (CL0000171)
    Fold Change: -0.0108
    Cell Significance Index: -7.9700
  • Cell Name: type B pancreatic cell (CL0000169)
    Fold Change: -0.0140
    Cell Significance Index: -7.9200
  • Cell Name: intestinal tuft cell (CL0019032)
    Fold Change: -0.0163
    Cell Significance Index: -1.0000
  • Cell Name: cardiac muscle cell (CL0000746)
    Fold Change: -0.0166
    Cell Significance Index: -0.2500
  • Cell Name: dopaminergic neuron (CL0000700)
    Fold Change: -0.0199
    Cell Significance Index: -5.7400
  • Cell Name: transit amplifying cell of small intestine (CL0009012)
    Fold Change: -0.0219
    Cell Significance Index: -0.4600
  • Cell Name: intermediate cell of urothelium (CL4030055)
    Fold Change: -0.0251
    Cell Significance Index: -4.5300
  • Cell Name: transit amplifying cell of colon (CL0009011)
    Fold Change: -0.0365
    Cell Significance Index: -1.1700
  • Cell Name: abnormal cell (CL0001061)
    Fold Change: -0.0371
    Cell Significance Index: -3.7900
  • Cell Name: stromal cell of ovary (CL0002132)
    Fold Change: -0.0374
    Cell Significance Index: -5.1400
  • Cell Name: smooth muscle cell of sphincter of pupil (CL0002243)
    Fold Change: -0.0391
    Cell Significance Index: -4.0800
  • Cell Name: pancreatic D cell (CL0000173)
    Fold Change: -0.0397
    Cell Significance Index: -8.3700
  • Cell Name: OFF midget ganglion cell (CL4033047)
    Fold Change: -0.0433
    Cell Significance Index: -0.5400
  • Cell Name: basal cell of urothelium (CL1000486)
    Fold Change: -0.0437
    Cell Significance Index: -5.3700
  • Cell Name: pancreatic acinar cell (CL0002064)
    Fold Change: -0.0437
    Cell Significance Index: -7.4700
  • Cell Name: skeletal muscle fiber (CL0008002)
    Fold Change: -0.0477
    Cell Significance Index: -1.2200
  • Cell Name: epithelial cell of stomach (CL0002178)
    Fold Change: -0.0484
    Cell Significance Index: -5.6400
  • Cell Name: regular ventricular cardiac myocyte (CL0002131)
    Fold Change: -0.0530
    Cell Significance Index: -0.6800
  • Cell Name: lactocyte (CL0002325)
    Fold Change: -0.0632
    Cell Significance Index: -8.1600
  • Cell Name: basal epithelial cell of tracheobronchial tree (CL0002329)
    Fold Change: -0.0637
    Cell Significance Index: -1.7800
  • Cell Name: pancreatic ductal cell (CL0002079)
    Fold Change: -0.0674
    Cell Significance Index: -7.7200
  • Cell Name: eye photoreceptor cell (CL0000287)
    Fold Change: -0.0684
    Cell Significance Index: -4.3100
  • Cell Name: early pro-B cell (CL0002046)
    Fold Change: -0.0704
    Cell Significance Index: -4.5400
  • Cell Name: tonsil germinal center B cell (CL2000006)
    Fold Change: -0.0708
    Cell Significance Index: -8.3500
  • Cell Name: conjunctival epithelial cell (CL1000432)
    Fold Change: -0.0777
    Cell Significance Index: -1.0600
  • Cell Name: CD14-low, CD16-positive monocyte (CL0002396)
    Fold Change: -0.0871
    Cell Significance Index: -2.1100
  • Cell Name: retinal progenitor cell (CL0002672)
    Fold Change: -0.0873
    Cell Significance Index: -4.9000
  • Cell Name: ON midget ganglion cell (CL4033046)
    Fold Change: -0.0935
    Cell Significance Index: -1.1800
  • Cell Name: acinar cell of salivary gland (CL0002623)
    Fold Change: -0.1047
    Cell Significance Index: -4.8800
  • Cell Name: forebrain neuroblast (CL1000042)
    Fold Change: -0.1093
    Cell Significance Index: -6.7200
  • Cell Name: cortical cell of adrenal gland (CL0002097)
    Fold Change: -0.1108
    Cell Significance Index: -2.9700
  • Cell Name: lung endothelial cell (CL1001567)
    Fold Change: -0.1119
    Cell Significance Index: -5.8300
  • Cell Name: progenitor cell of mammary luminal epithelium (CL0009116)
    Fold Change: -0.1134
    Cell Significance Index: -8.4500
  • Cell Name: eukaryotic cell (CL0000255)
    Fold Change: -0.1184
    Cell Significance Index: -5.1500
  • Cell Name: leptomeningeal cell (CL0000708)
    Fold Change: -0.1205
    Cell Significance Index: -2.5800
  • Cell Name: bladder urothelial cell (CL1001428)
    Fold Change: -0.1219
    Cell Significance Index: -6.3300
  • Cell Name: mesenchymal cell (CL0008019)
    Fold Change: -0.1303
    Cell Significance Index: -2.1800
  • Cell Name: Purkinje cell (CL0000121)
    Fold Change: -0.1356
    Cell Significance Index: -2.9700
  • Cell Name: medial ganglionic eminence derived interneuron (CL4023063)
    Fold Change: -0.1372
    Cell Significance Index: -1.9700
  • Cell Name: embryonic fibroblast (CL2000042)
    Fold Change: -0.1442
    Cell Significance Index: -0.6900
  • Cell Name: epithelial cell of pancreas (CL0000083)
    Fold Change: -0.1450
    Cell Significance Index: -2.3900
  • Cell Name: L2/3 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron (CL4030059)
    Fold Change: -0.1463
    Cell Significance Index: -1.9500
  • Cell Name: periportal region hepatocyte (CL0019026)
    Fold Change: -0.1463
    Cell Significance Index: -2.1600
  • Cell Name: BEST4+ enteroycte (CL4030026)
    Fold Change: -0.1480
    Cell Significance Index: -2.2300
  • Cell Name: luminal adaptive secretory precursor cell of mammary gland (CL4033057)
    Fold Change: -0.1572
    Cell Significance Index: -7.3900
  • Cell Name: indirect pathway medium spiny neuron (CL4023029)
    Fold Change: -0.1592
    Cell Significance Index: -7.0400
  • Cell Name: stratified epithelial cell (CL0000079)
    Fold Change: -0.1598
    Cell Significance Index: -5.8700
  • Cell Name: granulosa cell (CL0000501)
    Fold Change: -0.1631
    Cell Significance Index: -4.2900
  • Cell Name: lens fiber cell (CL0011004)
    Fold Change: -0.1631
    Cell Significance Index: -5.1600
  • Cell Name: L5 extratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron (CL4023041)
    Fold Change: -0.1658
    Cell Significance Index: -5.8100
  • Cell Name: placental villous trophoblast (CL2000060)
    Fold Change: -0.1674
    Cell Significance Index: -4.4700
  • Cell Name: corticothalamic-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron (CL4023013)
    Fold Change: -0.1677
    Cell Significance Index: -5.3400

Cell ID: Standard Cell Ontology term used for mapping and comparing cells across experiments. Ensures consistency in analyzing cellular functions across tissues.
Fold Change: Represents the ratio of the current Cell Significance Index to the Cell Significance Index Threshold, indicating how much the gene expression has changed compared to a baseline.
Cell Significance Index: Reflects how strongly a gene is expressed in this specific cell.

Cell ID: Standard Cell Ontology term used for mapping and comparing cells across experiments. Ensures consistency in analyzing cellular functions across tissues.
Fold Change: Represents the ratio of the current Cell Significance Index to the Cell Significance Index Threshold, indicating how much the gene expression has changed compared to a baseline.
Cell Significance Index: Reflects how strongly a gene is expressed in this cell type. Calculated using techniques like effect size estimation and bootstrapping for reliability.

Cell ID: Standard Cell Ontology term used for mapping and comparing cells across experiments. Ensures consistency in analyzing cellular functions across tissues.
Fold Change: Represents the ratio of the current Cell Significance Index to the Cell Significance Index Threshold, indicating how much the gene expression has changed compared to a baseline.
Cell Significance Index: Reflects how strongly a gene is expressed in this cell type. Calculated using techniques like effect size estimation and bootstrapping for reliability.

Other Information

**Key Characteristics** BDNF is a member of the neurotrophin family, which includes Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), Neurotrophin-3 (NT-3), and Neurotrophin-4/5 (NT-4/5). BDNF is produced by various cell types, including neurons, astrocytes, and microglia, and is secreted into the extracellular space. BDNF binds to its receptor, TrkB, which is a member of the receptor tyrosine kinase family. The binding of BDNF to TrkB triggers a signaling cascade that involves the activation of various downstream pathways, including the PI3K/Akt and MAPK/ERK pathways. **Pathways and Functions** BDNF signaling pathways are complex and involve multiple downstream effectors. Some of the key pathways and functions of BDNF include: * **Synaptic Plasticity**: BDNF promotes synaptic plasticity, the ability of synapses to change and adapt in response to experience and learning. * **Neuronal Survival**: BDNF protects neurons from apoptosis (programmed cell death) and promotes neuronal survival. * **Differentiation**: BDNF regulates the differentiation of neurons and neural stem cells. * **Growth and Development**: BDNF promotes the growth and development of neurons and neural circuits. * **Neurotransmission**: BDNF regulates the release and uptake of neurotransmitters, such as glutamate and GABA. **Clinical Significance** Dysregulation of BDNF signaling has been implicated in various neurological disorders, including: * **Depression**: BDNF levels are reduced in individuals with depression, and BDNF agonists have been shown to improve depressive symptoms. * **Anxiety**: BDNF levels are also reduced in individuals with anxiety disorders, and BDNF agonists have been shown to reduce anxiety-like behavior. * **Neurodegenerative Diseases**: BDNF signaling is reduced in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and BDNF agonists have been shown to slow disease progression. * **Pervasive Developmental Disorders**: BDNF levels are reduced in individuals with pervasive developmental disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder, and BDNF agonists have been shown to improve social and cognitive function. In conclusion, BDNF is a critical protein that plays a key role in the development, maintenance, and function of the nervous system. Dysregulation of BDNF signaling has been implicated in various neurological disorders, and BDNF agonists have shown promise as therapeutic agents for the treatment of these conditions. Further research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms of BDNF signaling and the therapeutic potential of BDNF agonists.

Genular Protein ID: 3624270972

Symbol: BDNF_HUMAN

Name: Brain-derived neurotrophic factor

UniProtKB Accession Codes:

Database IDs:

Citations:

PubMed ID: 2236018

Title: Molecular cloning of a human gene that is a member of the nerve growth factor family.

PubMed ID: 2236018

DOI: 10.1073/pnas.87.20.8060

PubMed ID: 1889806

Title: Human and rat brain-derived neurotrophic factor and neurotrophin-3: gene structures, distributions, and chromosomal localizations.

PubMed ID: 1889806

DOI: 10.1016/0888-7543(91)90436-i

PubMed ID: 1339267

Title: Characterization of the 5'-flanking region of the human brain-derived neurotrophic factor gene.

PubMed ID: 1339267

DOI: 10.1016/s0006-291x(05)80148-2

PubMed ID: 15666411

Title: Human brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) genes, splicing patterns, and assessments of associations with substance abuse and Parkinson's Disease.

PubMed ID: 15666411

DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.b.30109

PubMed ID: 17629449

Title: Dissecting the human BDNF locus: bidirectional transcription, complex splicing, and multiple promoters.

PubMed ID: 17629449

DOI: 10.1016/j.ygeno.2007.05.004

PubMed ID: 14702039

Title: Complete sequencing and characterization of 21,243 full-length human cDNAs.

PubMed ID: 14702039

DOI: 10.1038/ng1285

PubMed ID: 16554811

Title: Human chromosome 11 DNA sequence and analysis including novel gene identification.

PubMed ID: 16554811

DOI: 10.1038/nature04632

PubMed ID: 15489334

Title: The status, quality, and expansion of the NIH full-length cDNA project: the Mammalian Gene Collection (MGC).

PubMed ID: 15489334

DOI: 10.1101/gr.2596504

PubMed ID: 2025430

Title: Evolutionary studies of the nerve growth factor family reveal a novel member abundantly expressed in Xenopus ovary.

PubMed ID: 2025430

DOI: 10.1016/0896-6273(91)90180-8

PubMed ID: 8527932

Title: Purification and identification of brain-derived neurotrophic factor from human serum.

PubMed ID: 8527932

DOI: 10.1006/prep.1995.1062

PubMed ID: 11214319

Title: Molecular phylogenetics and the origins of placental mammals.

PubMed ID: 11214319

DOI: 10.1038/35054550

PubMed ID: 11152678

Title: Biosynthesis and post-translational processing of the precursor to brain-derived neurotrophic factor.

PubMed ID: 11152678

DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m008104200

PubMed ID: 19467646

Title: Identification of pro- and mature brain-derived neurotrophic factor in human saliva.

PubMed ID: 19467646

DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2009.04.005

PubMed ID: 24908487

Title: SorCS2 regulates dopaminergic wiring and is processed into an apoptotic two-chain receptor in peripheral glia.

PubMed ID: 24908487

DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2014.04.022

PubMed ID: 7703225

Title: Structure of the brain-derived neurotrophic factor/neurotrophin 3 heterodimer.

PubMed ID: 7703225

DOI: 10.1021/bi00013a001

PubMed ID: 10631974

Title: The structures of the neurotrophin 4 homodimer and the brain-derived neurotrophic factor/neurotrophin 4 heterodimer reveal a common Trk-binding site.

PubMed ID: 10631974

DOI: 10.1110/ps.8.12.2589

PubMed ID: 15115760

Title: Association of BDNF with anorexia, bulimia and age of onset of weight loss in six European populations.

PubMed ID: 15115760

DOI: 10.1093/hmg/ddh137

PubMed ID: 18753648

Title: Brain-derived neurotrophic factor and obesity in the WAGR syndrome.

PubMed ID: 18753648

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa0801119

PubMed ID: 10391209

Title: Characterization of single-nucleotide polymorphisms in coding regions of human genes.

PubMed ID: 10391209

DOI: 10.1038/10290

PubMed ID: 11840487

Title: Idiopathic congenital central hypoventilation syndrome: evaluation of brain-derived neurotrophic factor genomic DNA sequence variation.

PubMed ID: 11840487

DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.10133

PubMed ID: 12836135

Title: Sequence variants of the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) gene are strongly associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

PubMed ID: 12836135

DOI: 10.1086/377003

PubMed ID: 12553913

Title: The BDNF val66met polymorphism affects activity-dependent secretion of BDNF and human memory and hippocampal function.

PubMed ID: 12553913

DOI: 10.1016/s0092-8674(03)00035-7

PubMed ID: 14566559

Title: Molecular analysis of congenital central hypoventilation syndrome.

PubMed ID: 14566559

DOI: 10.1007/s00439-003-1036-z

PubMed ID: 12888803

Title: Met66 in the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) precursor is associated with anorexia nervosa restrictive type.

PubMed ID: 12888803

DOI: 10.1038/sj.mp.4001281

PubMed ID: 28397838

Title: Mapping autosomal recessive intellectual disability: combined microarray and exome sequencing identifies 26 novel candidate genes in 192 consanguineous families.

PubMed ID: 28397838

DOI: 10.1038/mp.2017.60

PubMed ID: 29909994

Title: The BDNF Val66Met Prodomain Disassembles Dendritic Spines Altering Fear Extinction Circuitry and Behavior.

PubMed ID: 29909994

DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2018.05.024

Sequence Information:

  • Length: 247
  • Mass: 27818
  • Checksum: 0A60488254722A99
  • Sequence:
  • MTILFLTMVI SYFGCMKAAP MKEANIRGQG GLAYPGVRTH GTLESVNGPK AGSRGLTSLA 
    DTFEHVIEEL LDEDQKVRPN EENNKDADLY TSRVMLSSQV PLEPPLLFLL EEYKNYLDAA 
    NMSMRVRRHS DPARRGELSV CDSISEWVTA ADKKTAVDMS GGTVTVLEKV PVSKGQLKQY 
    FYETKCNPMG YTKEGCRGID KRHWNSQCRT TQSYVRALTM DSKKRIGWRF IRIDTSCVCT 
    LTIKRGR

Database document:

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