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Based on the challenging measure of mBDNF, an alternative strategy, although not without limitations, could involve measuring total and pro-BDNF levels separately using valid and specific commercial ELISA kits, and then estimating the concentration of mBDNF by calculating the difference (total BDNF minus pro-BDNF levels)
The Polarizable Continuum Model with water was used as the solvent model
And, anecdotally, drinking alcohol also, I'm led to believe.