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Acute exercise increases BDNF serum levels in patients with Parkinson's disease regardless of depression or fatigue

2021; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 22; Issue: 8 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/17461391.2021.1922505

1746-1391

Lílian Viana dos Santos Azevedo, J. R. Pereira, Renata Maria Silva Santos, Natália Pessoa Rocha, Antônio Lúcio Teixeira, Paulo Pereira Christo, Victor Rodrigues Santos, Paula Luciana Scalzo,

Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments

Studies have consistently reported a decreased level of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD). The benefits of exercise on BDNF levels are well-documented in humans, however, the effects of acute exercise are inconclusive in neurological disorders. In addition, there are no studies investigating a precursor molecule - proBDNF - and its comparison to patients with vs. without depression or fatigue. Thirty patients with PD were instructed to walk on a treadmill at light to moderate intensity for 30 min. Generalized Estimating Equation (GEE) showed a significant effect of time (pre- vs. post-exercise) when compared individuals with vs. without depression [Wald Chi Square (4.392), p = 0.036)] and with vs. without fatigue [Wald Chi Square (7.123), p = 0.008)] for mature BDNF (mBDNF) level. There was no effect of group, time, and group x time interaction for proBDNF level when compared individuals with vs. without depression or fatigue. The present study showed that a single bout of light to moderate-intensity exercise increases mBDNF serum levels in patients with PD regardless of depression and fatigue. Our finding is important because it is necessary investigate methods to enhance the gains made by rehabilitation, especially when considering a short period of rehabilitation in different health services. The increase in mBDNF level can lead to an enhancement of neuroplasticity and facilitate the improvement of motor performance. No effect on proBDNF level could be explained, as this precursor molecule is cleaved by intracellular or extracellular enzymes.