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BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor)

Neuroscience

A protein that supports the growth and survival of neurons, widely used as a lab marker for neuroplasticity in animal studies.

Example: It's one of the standard measures researchers use to show that a compound like Tabernanthalog is doing something biologically real — see our Neuroplasticity and Ibogaine entries above, and our full ibogaine coverage.

What is BDNF?

A protein that supports the growth and survival of neurons, widely used as a lab marker for neuroplasticity in animal studies.

How is BDNF used in psychedelic research?

It's one of the standard measures researchers use to show that a compound like Tabernanthalog is doing something biologically real. See our full ibogaine coverage.

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