Botelho PB

ORCID: 0000-0001-8909-3757 · 2 papers in corpus

article 2026

Exploring the role of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor as a biomarker in female infertility: A systematic review and meta-analysis

American journal of physiology. Endocrinology and metabolism ·doi:10.1152/ajpendo.00125.2026

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is essential for neuronal survival and development, and is also involved in oogenesis, follicle recruitment, and germ cell survival, which could impact reproduction. However, in humans, the relations…

2024

What Is the Best Method for Diagnosing Osteosarcopenic Adiposity in Women After Long-Term Bariatric Surgery? A Comparison and Validation of Different Criteria.

Nutrients ·doi:10.3390/nu16223965

Background/objectivesTo evaluate the agreement and discriminant validation of different osteosarcopenic adiposity (OSAd) diagnostic criteria in women post-Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery.MethodsSurgery. This is a cross-sectional stu…