JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS, cilt.57, sa.4, ss.457-460, 2017 (SCI-Expanded)
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to compare serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels "which contributes in both neuron development/regeneration" between combat sport braches, which requires high attention and concentration and can lead micro and macro brain trauma, and athleticism, which requires durability in competition.