Serum levels of BDNF, folate and homocysteine: In relation to hippocampal volume and psychopathology in drug naïve, first episode schizophrenia

Drug naïve, first episode schizophrenia presents decreased serum levels of BDNF, folate and increased serum levels of Hcy, which may play an important role in the neurodevelopmental process and clinical manifestation of schizophrenia.