Tissue Distribution
Despite its name, BDNF is actually found in a range of tissue and cell types, not just in the brain. It is also expressed in the retina, the central nervous system, motor neurons, the kidneys, and the prostate. BDNF is present in high concentration in hippocampus and cerebral cortex. BDNF is also found in human saliva.
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