Abstract
Yoga Induced Brain Plasticity- Role of Neurotrophic Factors
Highlights
Neurotrophic Factors are key molecules which are involved in the development and differentiation of the nervous system and play a major role in neuronal plasticity
The practice of yoga produces brain plasticity leading to enhancement in cognitive performance and alleviation of symptoms like depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
This review will focus on Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), Vascular Endothelial Growth factor (VEGF), IGF and Glial Cell Derived Neurotrophic Factor (GDNF)
Summary
S-VYASA Deemed University, India Submission:August 19, 2017; Published: September 20, 2017 *Corresponding author: Trichur Raju, S-VYASA Deemed University, India, Email: Abstract. Yoga has become a proven therapy to treat depression, stress and pain. It has a therapeutic effect on neurological diseases as well. Changes may be brought about by promoting brain plasticity. Brain plasticity can be influenced by several factors including neurotrophic factors, neurotransmitters, endocrines, cytoskeleton proteins and neuronal electrical activity to name a few. This review will focus on the effect of Yoga on neurotrophic factors
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