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In mice, a natural brain protein called BDNF helps calm down immune cells that cause inflammation by blocking a specific chemical signal, which in turn reduces the release of harmful inflammatory chemicals.
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Physical exercise mitigates chronic psychological stress‐induced vascular inflammation via the BDNF–Kif4–TARM1 axis
Randomized Controlled Trial
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2026 AprExercise boosts a brain protein called BDNF, which acts like a switch to turn off a harmful inflammation pathway in immune cells, reducing the production of inflammatory chemicals. This study shows that BDNF itself is what stops the inflammation, even if it’s released by exercise.
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