ERIC Number: EJ1475366
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Jan
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-1087-0547
EISSN: EISSN-1557-1246
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Analysis of Serum VEGF, IGF-1, and HIF-1[alpha] Levels in ADHD
Emre Ertürk1; Ümit Isik2; Fevziye Burcu Sirin1
Journal of Attention Disorders, v28 n1 p58-65 2024
Objective: In recent years, it has been emphasized that various growth factors that affect neurogenesis may lead to ADHD. In this study, we aimed to investigate the role of VEGF, IGF-1, and HIF-1[alpha] growth factors in the etiopathogenesis of ADHD. Method: Levels of VEGF, IGF-1, and HIF-1[alpha] were compared between 40 ADHD children and 40 healthy children, aged 7 to 13 years. Result: VEGF, IGF-1, and HIF-1[alpha] levels did not significantly differ between the groups. There was a negative correlation between serum VEGF levels and the parent-rated T-DSM-IV-S (AD) subscale. There was a positive correlation between serum IGF-1 levels and the parent-rated T-DSM-IV-S (AD) subscale, and SDQ (ES) subscale. Conclusion: Given our limitations and the fact that some of our findings differ from those of other studies, it is evident that this area requires additional research with larger samples.
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Physiology, Children, Early Adolescents, Correlation, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Child Development, Foreign Countries
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children; Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire
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Author Affiliations: 1Süleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey; 2Private Practice, Isparta, Turkey