Variant Gene Risk Allele Score vda Association Type Original DB Sentence supporting the association PMID PMID Year
dbSNP: rs6265
rs6265
0.100 GeneticVariation BEFREE While the DBH polymorphism (rs1611115) was also associated with increased AD risk (OR = 1.1, p = 0.04) the synergistic interaction (SF = 2.2, p = 0.007) between BDNF (rs6265) and DBH (rs1611115) contributed greater AD risk than either gene alone, an effect that was greater in women (SF = 2.4, p = 0.04) than men (SF = 2.0, p = 0.2). 30909233

2019

dbSNP: rs6265
rs6265
0.100 GeneticVariation BEFREE A total of 1,081 adults without dementia (375 healthy subjects and 706 individuals with mild cognitive impairment) were recruited from the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) to test the influence of BDNF Val66Met polymorphism on cognitive impairment, brain structure atrophy, and change in the levels of CSF biomarkers. 30775992

2019

dbSNP: rs6265
rs6265
0.100 GeneticVariation BEFREE Prefrontal cortex BDNF gene expression is associated with aging, rs6265 carrier status, and AD neuropathology in a variant-specific manner that seems to be independent of DNA methylation influences. 31127785

2019

dbSNP: rs759834365
rs759834365
0.100 GeneticVariation BEFREE A total of 1,081 adults without dementia (375 healthy subjects and 706 individuals with mild cognitive impairment) were recruited from the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) to test the influence of BDNF Val66Met polymorphism on cognitive impairment, brain structure atrophy, and change in the levels of CSF biomarkers. 30775992

2019

dbSNP: rs6265
rs6265
0.100 GeneticVariation BEFREE Nevertheless, after adjusting for age and APOE ε4 status, Val66Met was not associated with AD in females (OR, 1.02; 95% CI, 0.94-1.11; P = .57). 28984138

2018

dbSNP: rs6265
rs6265
0.100 GeneticVariation BEFREE The BDNF Val66Met polymorphism should be considered as a potential moderator of clinical trial outcomes in current treatment and prevention trials in DIAD and sporadic AD.Ann Neurol 2018;84:424-435. 30014553

2018

dbSNP: rs6265
rs6265
0.100 GeneticVariation BEFREE Here we review the role and relevance of the BDNF Val66Met polymorphism in neurodegenerative diseases, with particular emphasis on glaucoma, multiple sclerosis (MS), Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD). 29896439

2018

dbSNP: rs6265
rs6265
0.100 GeneticVariation BEFREE To compare the results of neuropsychological tests, evoked potentials N200 and P300 and polymorphisms of ApoE and BDNF rs6265 between patients with normal cognition and those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's dementia (AD). 28833437

2018

dbSNP: rs759834365
rs759834365
0.100 GeneticVariation BEFREE Nevertheless, after adjusting for age and APOE ε4 status, Val66Met was not associated with AD in females (OR, 1.02; 95% CI, 0.94-1.11; P = .57). 28984138

2018

dbSNP: rs759834365
rs759834365
0.100 GeneticVariation BEFREE Here we review the role and relevance of the BDNF Val66Met polymorphism in neurodegenerative diseases, with particular emphasis on glaucoma, multiple sclerosis (MS), Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD). 29896439

2018

dbSNP: rs759834365
rs759834365
0.100 GeneticVariation BEFREE The BDNF Val66Met polymorphism should be considered as a potential moderator of clinical trial outcomes in current treatment and prevention trials in DIAD and sporadic AD.Ann Neurol 2018;84:424-435. 30014553

2018

dbSNP: rs6265
rs6265
0.100 GeneticVariation BEFREE BDNF Val66Met in preclinical Alzheimer's disease is associated with short-term changes in episodic memory and hippocampal volume but not serum mBDNF. 28720165

2017

dbSNP: rs6265
rs6265
0.100 GeneticVariation BEFREE In addition, we observed a clear female-specific risk trend for the effect of rs6265</span> on AD endophenotypes. 28202203

2017

dbSNP: rs6265
rs6265
0.100 GeneticVariation BEFREE These results suggest that the <i>BDNF</i> Val66Met polymorphism may play an important role in cognitive decline and could be considered as a target for novel AD therapeutics. 28468845

2017

dbSNP: rs6265
rs6265
0.100 GeneticVariation BEFREE Genetic analysis revealed rs2030324 and rs6265 were associated with aMCI and rs6265 was associated with AD conversion. 28387675

2017

dbSNP: rs6265
rs6265
0.100 GeneticVariation BEFREE However, one specific set of genes, the brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), specifically the Val66Met polymorphism, may play a crucial role in AD-related depression. 27335045

2017

dbSNP: rs759834365
rs759834365
0.100 GeneticVariation BEFREE These results suggest that the <i>BDNF</i> Val66Met polymorphism may play an important role in cognitive decline and could be considered as a target for novel AD therapeutics. 28468845

2017

dbSNP: rs759834365
rs759834365
0.100 GeneticVariation BEFREE BDNF Val66Met in preclinical Alzheimer's disease is associated with short-term changes in episodic memory and hippocampal volume but not serum mBDNF. 28720165

2017

dbSNP: rs759834365
rs759834365
0.100 GeneticVariation BEFREE However, one specific set of genes, the brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), specifically the Val66Met polymorphism, may play a crucial role in AD-related depression. 27335045

2017

dbSNP: rs6265
rs6265
0.100 GeneticVariation BEFREE SEE ROGAEVA AND SCHMITT-ULMS DOI101093/AWW201 FOR A SCIENTIFIC COMMENTARY ON THIS ARTICLE: The brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) Val66Met polymorphism is implicated in synaptic excitation and neuronal integrity, and has previously been shown to moderate amyloid-β-related memory decline and hippocampal atrophy in preclinical sporadic Alzheimer's disease. 27521573

2016

dbSNP: rs6265
rs6265
0.100 GeneticVariation BEFREE Dose-dependent genotype effects of BDNF Val66Met polymorphism on default mode network in early stage Alzheimer's disease. 27494844

2016

dbSNP: rs759834365
rs759834365
0.100 GeneticVariation BEFREE Dose-dependent genotype effects of BDNF Val66Met polymorphism on default mode network in early stage Alzheimer's disease. 27494844

2016

dbSNP: rs759834365
rs759834365
0.100 GeneticVariation BEFREE SEE ROGAEVA AND SCHMITT-ULMS DOI101093/AWW201 FOR A SCIENTIFIC COMMENTARY ON THIS ARTICLE: The brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) Val66Met polymorphism is implicated in synaptic excitation and neuronal integrity, and has previously been shown to moderate amyloid-β-related memory decline and hippocampal atrophy in preclinical sporadic Alzheimer's disease. 27521573

2016

dbSNP: rs6265
rs6265
0.100 GeneticVariation BEFREE We aimed to investigate the GAB2 rs2373115 and BDNF rs6265 polymorphisms and the risk of AD in a Brazilian sample. 25853819

2015

dbSNP: rs6265
rs6265
0.100 GeneticVariation BEFREE This meta-analysis confirmed the gender-related association between BDNF 196A/G polymorphism and AD risk, which may indicate a certain effect of female hormone on progression of the disease. 24279351

2014