Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) Epigenomic Modifications and Brain-Related Phenotypes in Humans: A Systematic Review
Author:
Treble-Barna AmeryORCID, Heinsberg Lacey W.ORCID, Stec Zachary, Breazeale Stephen, Davis Tara S., Kesbhat Aboli A., Chattopadhyay AnsumanORCID, VonVille Helena M.ORCID, Ketchum Andrea M.ORCID, Yeates Keith OwenORCID, Kochanek Patrick M.ORCID, Weeks Daniel E., Conley Yvette P.
Abstract
AbstractEpigenomic modifications of the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) gene have been postulated to underlie the pathogenesis of neurodevelopmental, psychiatric, and neurological conditions. This systematic review summarizes current evidence investigating the association of BDNF epigenomic modifications (DNA methylation, non-coding RNA, histone modifications) with brain-related phenotypes in humans. A novel contribution is our creation of an open access web-based application, the BDNF DNA Methylation Map, to interactively visualize specific positions of CpG sites investigated across all studies for which relevant data were available. Our literature search of four databases through September 27, 2021 returned 1,701 articles, of which 153 met inclusion criteria. Our review revealed exceptional heterogeneity in methodological approaches, hindering the identification of clear patterns of robust and/or replicated results. We summarize key findings and provide recommendations for future epigenomic research. The existing literature appears to remain in its infancy and requires additional rigorous research to fulfill its potential to explain BDNF-linked risk for brain-related conditions and improve our understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying their pathogenesis.Highlights153 articles examined BDNF epigenomic modifications and brain-related phenotypesNovel BDNF DNA Methylation Map allows users to interactively visualize CpGsBDNF epigenomics lack robust/replicated results due to methodological heterogeneity
Publisher
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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