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Jeppesen JS, Caldwell HG, Lossius LO, Melin AK, Gliemann L, Bangsbo J, Hellsten Y. Low energy availability increases immune cell formation of reactive oxygen species and impairs exercise performance in female endurance athletes. Redox Biol 2024; 75:103250. [PMID: 38936255 PMCID: PMC11260862 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2024.103250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION The effects of low energy availability (LEA) on the immune system are poorly understood. This study examined the effects of 14 days of LEA on immune cell redox balance and inflammation at rest and in response to acute exercise, and exercise performance in female athletes. METHODS Twelve female endurance athletes (age: 26.8 ± 3.4 yrs, maximum oxygen uptake (V˙O2max): 55.2 ± 5.1 mL × min-1 × kg-1) were included in a randomized, single-blinded crossover study. They were allocated to begin with either 14 days of optimal energy availability diet (OEA, 52 ± 2 kcal × kg fat free mass (FFM)-1 × day-1) or LEA diet (22 ± 2 kcal × kg FFM-1 × day-1), followed by 3 days of refueling (OEA) with maintained training volume. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were isolated, and plasma obtained at rest before and after each dietary period. The PBMCs were used for analysis of mitochondrial respiration and H2O2 emission and specific proteins. Exercise performance was assessed on cycle by a 20-min time trial and time to exhaustion at an intensity corresponding to ∼110 % V˙O2max). RESULTS LEA was associated with a 94 % (P = 0.003) increase in PBMC NADPH oxidase 2 protein content, and a 22 % (P = 0.013) increase in systemic cortisol. LEA also caused an alteration of several inflammatory related proteins (P < 0.05). Acute exercise augmented H2O2 emission in PBMCs (P < 0.001) following both OEA and LEA, but to a greater extent following LEA. LEA also reduced the mobilization of white blood cells with acute exercise. After LEA, performance was reduced in both exercise tests (P < 0.001), and the reduced time trial performance remained after the 3 days of refueling (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION 14 days of LEA in female athletes increased cortisol levels and had a pronounced effect on the immune system, including increased capacity for ROS production, altered plasma inflammatory proteome and lowered exercise induced mobilization of leukocytes. Furthermore, LEA resulted in a sustained impairment in exercise performance.
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- Jan S Jeppesen
- The August Krogh Section for Human Physiology, Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports (NEXS), University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The August Krogh Section for Human Physiology, Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports (NEXS), University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Linnaeus University, Department of Sport Science, Växjö/Kalmar, Sweden
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- Linnaeus University, Department of Sport Science, Växjö/Kalmar, Sweden
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- The August Krogh Section for Human Physiology, Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports (NEXS), University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The August Krogh Section for Human Physiology, Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports (NEXS), University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The August Krogh Section for Human Physiology, Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports (NEXS), University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Langston PK, Mathis D. Immunological regulation of skeletal muscle adaptation to exercise. Cell Metab 2024; 36:1175-1183. [PMID: 38670108 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Exercise has long been acknowledged for its powerful disease-preventing, health-promoting effects. However, the cellular and molecular mechanisms responsible for the beneficial effects of exercise are not fully understood. Inflammation is a component of the stress response to exercise. Recent work has revealed that such inflammation is not merely a symptom of exertion; rather, it is a key regulator of exercise adaptations, particularly in skeletal muscle. The purpose of this piece is to provide a conceptual framework that we hope will integrate exercise immunology with exercise physiology, muscle biology, and cellular immunology. We start with an overview of early studies in the field of exercise immunology, followed by an exploration of the importance of stromal cells and immunocytes in the maintenance of muscle homeostasis based on studies of experimental muscle injury. Subsequently, we discuss recent advances in our understanding of the functions and physiological relevance of the immune system in exercised muscle. Finally, we highlight a potential immunological basis for the benefits of exercise in musculoskeletal diseases and aging.
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- P Kent Langston
- Department of Immunology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Immunology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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Wang J, Liu S, Meng X, Zhao X, Wang T, Lei Z, Lehmann HI, Li G, Alcaide P, Bei Y, Xiao J. Exercise Inhibits Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity via Regulating B Cells. Circ Res 2024; 134:550-568. [PMID: 38323433 PMCID: PMC11233173 DOI: 10.1161/circresaha.123.323346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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BACKGROUND Doxorubicin is an effective chemotherapeutic agent, but its use is limited by acute and chronic cardiotoxicity. Exercise training has been shown to protect against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity, but the involvement of immune cells remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the role of exercise-derived B cells in protecting against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity and to further determine whether B cell activation and antibody secretion play a role in this protection. METHODS Mice that were administered with doxorubicin (5 mg/kg per week, 20 mg/kg cumulative dose) received treadmill running exercise. The adoptive transfer of exercise-derived splenic B cells to μMT-/- (B cell-deficient) mice was performed to elucidate the mechanism of B cell regulation that mediated the effect of exercise. RESULTS Doxorubicin-administered mice that had undergone exercise training showed improved cardiac function, and low levels of cardiac apoptosis, atrophy, and fibrosis, and had reduced cardiac antibody deposition and proinflammatory responses. Similarly, B cell pharmacological and genetic depletion alleviated doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity, which phenocopied the protection of exercise. In vitro performed coculture experiments confirmed that exercise-derived B cells reduced cardiomyocyte apoptosis and fibroblast activation compared with control B cells. Importantly, the protective effect of exercise on B cells was confirmed by the adoptive transfer of splenic B cells from exercised donor mice to μMT-/- recipient mice. However, blockage of Fc gamma receptor IIB function using B cell transplants from exercised Fc gamma receptor IIB-/- mice abolished the protection of exercise-derived B cells against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity. Mechanistically, we found that Fc gamma receptor IIB, an important B cell inhibitory receptor, responded to exercise and increased B cell activation threshold, which participated in exercise-induced protection against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity. CONCLUSIONS Our results demonstrate that exercise training protects against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity by upregulating Fc gamma receptor IIB expression in B cells, which plays an important anti-inflammatory role and participates in the protective effect of exercise against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity.
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- Jing Wang
- Institute of Geriatrics (Shanghai University), Affiliated Nantong Hospital of Shanghai University (The Sixth People's Hospital of Nantong) and School of Life Science (J.W., S.L., X.M., X.Z., T.W., Y.B., J.X.), Shanghai University, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Organ Repair (Ministry of Education) (J.W., S.L., T.W., Y.B., J.X.), Shanghai University, China
- Cardiac Regeneration and Ageing Laboratory, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Medicine (J.W., S.L., X.M., X.Z., T.W., Y.B., J.X.), Shanghai University, China
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- Institute of Geriatrics (Shanghai University), Affiliated Nantong Hospital of Shanghai University (The Sixth People's Hospital of Nantong) and School of Life Science (J.W., S.L., X.M., X.Z., T.W., Y.B., J.X.), Shanghai University, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Organ Repair (Ministry of Education) (J.W., S.L., T.W., Y.B., J.X.), Shanghai University, China
- Cardiac Regeneration and Ageing Laboratory, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Medicine (J.W., S.L., X.M., X.Z., T.W., Y.B., J.X.), Shanghai University, China
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- Institute of Geriatrics (Shanghai University), Affiliated Nantong Hospital of Shanghai University (The Sixth People's Hospital of Nantong) and School of Life Science (J.W., S.L., X.M., X.Z., T.W., Y.B., J.X.), Shanghai University, China
- Cardiac Regeneration and Ageing Laboratory, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Medicine (J.W., S.L., X.M., X.Z., T.W., Y.B., J.X.), Shanghai University, China
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- Institute of Geriatrics (Shanghai University), Affiliated Nantong Hospital of Shanghai University (The Sixth People's Hospital of Nantong) and School of Life Science (J.W., S.L., X.M., X.Z., T.W., Y.B., J.X.), Shanghai University, China
- Cardiac Regeneration and Ageing Laboratory, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Medicine (J.W., S.L., X.M., X.Z., T.W., Y.B., J.X.), Shanghai University, China
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- Institute of Geriatrics (Shanghai University), Affiliated Nantong Hospital of Shanghai University (The Sixth People's Hospital of Nantong) and School of Life Science (J.W., S.L., X.M., X.Z., T.W., Y.B., J.X.), Shanghai University, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Organ Repair (Ministry of Education) (J.W., S.L., T.W., Y.B., J.X.), Shanghai University, China
- Cardiac Regeneration and Ageing Laboratory, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Medicine (J.W., S.L., X.M., X.Z., T.W., Y.B., J.X.), Shanghai University, China
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- CDL Research (Z.L.)
- Department of Cardiology, Laboratory of Experimental Cardiology (Z.L.)
- UMC Utrecht Regenerative Medicine Center (Z.L.)
- University Medical Center, Utrecht University, the Netherlands (Z.L.)
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- Cardiovascular Division of the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (H.I.L., G.L.)
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- Cardiovascular Division of the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (H.I.L., G.L.)
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- Department of Immunology, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA (P.A.)
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- Institute of Geriatrics (Shanghai University), Affiliated Nantong Hospital of Shanghai University (The Sixth People's Hospital of Nantong) and School of Life Science (J.W., S.L., X.M., X.Z., T.W., Y.B., J.X.), Shanghai University, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Organ Repair (Ministry of Education) (J.W., S.L., T.W., Y.B., J.X.), Shanghai University, China
- Cardiac Regeneration and Ageing Laboratory, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Medicine (J.W., S.L., X.M., X.Z., T.W., Y.B., J.X.), Shanghai University, China
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- Institute of Geriatrics (Shanghai University), Affiliated Nantong Hospital of Shanghai University (The Sixth People's Hospital of Nantong) and School of Life Science (J.W., S.L., X.M., X.Z., T.W., Y.B., J.X.), Shanghai University, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Organ Repair (Ministry of Education) (J.W., S.L., T.W., Y.B., J.X.), Shanghai University, China
- Cardiac Regeneration and Ageing Laboratory, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Medicine (J.W., S.L., X.M., X.Z., T.W., Y.B., J.X.), Shanghai University, China
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Zheng A, Zhang L, Yang J, Yin X, Zhang T, Wu X, Ma X. Physical activity prevents tumor metastasis through modulation of immune function. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:1034129. [PMID: 36313283 PMCID: PMC9596782 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.1034129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Metastasis is responsible for 90% of deaths in cancer patients. Most patients diagnosed with metastatic cancer will die within 5 years. PA is good for health and has become an emerging adjuvant therapy for cancer survivors. Regular moderate exercise substantially lowers the incidence and recurrence of several cancers, alleviates cancer-related adverse events, enhances the efficacy of anti-cancer treatments, and improves the quality of life of cancer patients. Revealing the mechanisms of PA inhibiting tumor metastasis could upgrade our understanding of cancer biology and help researchers explore new therapeutic strategies to improve survival in cancer patients. However, it remains poorly understood how physical activity prevents metastasis by modulating tumor behavior. The immune system is involved in each step of tumor metastasis. From invasion to colonization, immune cells interact with tumor cells to secret cytokines and proteases to remodel the tumor microenvironment. Substantial studies demonstrated the ability of physical activity to induce antitumor effects of immune cells. This provides the possibility that physical activity can modulate immune cells behavior to attenuate tumor metastasis. The purpose of this review is to discuss and summarize the critical link between immune function and exercise in metastasis prevention.
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- Aiping Zheng
- Division of Biotherapy, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Cancer Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Head and Neck Oncology Ward, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Cancer Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Chengdu First People’s Hospital & Chengdu Integrated TCM & Western Medicine Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- West China School of Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Biotherapy, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Cancer Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Biotherapy, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Cancer Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Head and Neck Oncology Ward, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Cancer Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Head and Neck Oncology Ward, Division of Radiotherapy Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Chengdu, China
- *Correspondence: Xin Wu, ; Xuelei Ma,
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- Division of Biotherapy, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Cancer Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- *Correspondence: Xin Wu, ; Xuelei Ma,
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Cui P, Li M, Yu M, Liu Y, Ding Y, Liu W, Liu J. Advances in sports food: Sports nutrition, food manufacture, opportunities and challenges. Food Res Int 2022; 157:111258. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Gašparini D, Kavazović I, Barković I, Maričić V, Ivaniš V, Samsa DT, Peršić V, Polić B, Turk Wensveen T, Wensveen FM. Extreme anaerobic exercise causes reduced cytotoxicity and increased cytokine production by peripheral blood lymphocytes. Immunol Lett 2022; 248:45-55. [PMID: 35709930 DOI: 10.1016/j.imlet.2022.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Revised: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Exercise has many beneficial effects for our body, but can become detrimental at high intensity, especially for our immune system. Little is known about the underlying mechanism of impaired immune functionality under conditions of intense physical strain. Freedivers, people who dive to high depths on a single breath, perform extreme exercise under anaerobic conditions. In this study, we investigated the impact of freediving on the cytotoxic arm of the immune system. At rest, elite freedivers did not display changes in their immunological profile compared to non-diving controls. In contrast, after a freedive, granzyme B and IL-2 production were reduced, whereas IFNγ and TNF secretion were increased by cytotoxic immune cells. Using in vitro models mimicking freedive conditions, we could show that hypoxia in combination with stress hyperglycemia had a negative impact on Granzyme B secretion, whereas IL-2 production was inhibited by stress hormones. Our findings suggest that in response to extreme exercise, cytotoxic immune cells transiently change their functional profile to limit tissue damage.
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- Dora Gašparini
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20, Rijeka 51000, Croatia; Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Cardiometabolism, Special Hospital for Medical Rehabilitation of Heart, Lung and Rheumatic Diseases Thalassotherapia Opatija, Opatija, Croatia
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20, Rijeka 51000, Croatia
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- Center for Research and Education in Underwater, Hyperbaric and Maritime Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
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- International Association for the Development of Apnea, Croatia
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- Clinic for Heart and Blood Vessels, Special Hospital for Medical Rehabilitation of Heart, Lung and Rheumatic Diseases Thalassotherapia Opatija, Opatija, Croatia
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- Clinic for Heart and Blood Vessels, Special Hospital for Medical Rehabilitation of Heart, Lung and Rheumatic Diseases Thalassotherapia Opatija, Opatija, Croatia; Department of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
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- Clinic for Heart and Blood Vessels, Special Hospital for Medical Rehabilitation of Heart, Lung and Rheumatic Diseases Thalassotherapia Opatija, Opatija, Croatia; Department of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20, Rijeka 51000, Croatia
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- Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Cardiometabolism, Special Hospital for Medical Rehabilitation of Heart, Lung and Rheumatic Diseases Thalassotherapia Opatija, Opatija, Croatia; Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia; Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolic Diseases, Clinic for Internal Medicine, Clinical Hospital Centre Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20, Rijeka 51000, Croatia.
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Arroyo E, Tagesen EC, Hart TL, Miller BA, Jajtner AR. Comparison of the lymphocyte response to interval exercise versus continuous exercise in recreationally trained men. Brain Behav Immun Health 2022; 20:100415. [PMID: 35112091 PMCID: PMC8790298 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbih.2022.100415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Revised: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The purpose of this investigation was to compare changes in circulating lymphocyte subset cell counts between high-intensity interval exercise (HIIE), sprint interval exercise (SIE), and moderate-intensity continuous exercise (MICE). Recreationally active men (n = 11; age: 23 ± 4 yr; height: 179.9 ± 4.5 cm; body mass: 79.8 ± 8.7 kg; body fat %:12.6 ± 3.8%; V̇O2max: 46.6 ± 3.9 ml⋅kg-1⋅min-1) completed a maximal graded exercise test to determine maximal oxygen uptake (V̇O2max) and three duration-matched cycling trials (HIIE, SIE, and MICE) in a randomized, counterbalanced fashion. HIIE consisted of fifteen 90-s bouts at 85% V̇O2max interspersed with 90-s active recovery periods. SIE consisted of fifteen 20-s bouts at 130% maximal power and 160-s active recovery periods. MICE was a continuous bout at 65% V̇O2max. Total exercise duration was 53 min in all three trials, including warm-up and cool-down. Blood was collected before, immediately post, 30 min, 2 h, 6 h, and 24 h post-exercise. Changes in lymphocyte subset counts, and surface expression of various markers were analyzed via flow cytometry. Changes were assessed using mixed model regression analysis with an autoregressive first order repeated measures correction. Significant decreases were observed in absolute counts of CD56dim NK cells, CD19+ B cells, CD4+ T cells, and CD8+ T cells 30 min and 24-h post-exercise in all three trials. Despite resulting in greater total work and oxygen consumption, MICE elicited similar changes in lymphocyte subset counts and receptor expression compared to both SIE and HIIE. Similarly, while the two interval trials resulted in differing oxygen consumption and total work, no differences in the lymphocyte response were observed. Though both forms of exercise resulted in declines in circulating lymphocyte cell counts, neither exercise type provides an immune-related advantage when matched for duration.
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- Exercise Science Program, Kent State University, Kent, OH, USA
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Climate Resilience in Small Ruminant and Immune system: an old alliance in the new sustainability context. Small Rumin Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2022.106662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Polymorphonuclear leucocyte phagocytic function, γδ T-lymphocytes and testosterone as separate stress-responsive markers of prolonged, high-intensity training programs. Brain Behav Immun Health 2021; 13:100234. [PMID: 34589749 PMCID: PMC8474673 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbih.2021.100234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Revised: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Excessive exercise with limited recovery may lead to detrimental states of overreaching or the overtraining syndrome. Chronic maladaptation in endocrine and immune mechanisms occur with the incidence of these states. Exercise-induced cortisol and testosterone responses have been proposed as biomarkers of overreaching, with blunted responses following intensified-training periods. Yet, limited information on the effects of overreaching in immunity is available. Healthy individuals completed a 30-min running protocol (the RPETP) before and after a 12-day intensified-training period. Blood and saliva were collected before, after and 30min after RPETP at pre-training and post-training. Plasma and salivary cortisol and testosterone, leucocyte proliferation and polymorphonuclear leucocyte phagocytic activity were examined. Plasma and salivary cortisol were acutely unaffected pre-training (-14% and 0%, p > 0.05) and post-training (-14% and +46%, p > 0.05). Comparing pre-training with post-training, blunted responses were observed in plasma testosterone (43%-19%, p < 0.05) and salivary testosterone (55%-24%, p > 0.05). No acute or resting changes in total leucocyte counts or most leucocyte subsets occurred pre-training or post-training. Yet, a 194% acute elevation in γδ T-lymphocyte number occurred pre-training (p < 0.05), and average resting concentrations were 174% higher post-training. Baseline phagocytic activity was 47% lower post-training (p < 0.05). Intensified training was detrimental, significantly reducing phagocytic activity. Testosterone blunted post-training, indicating an excessive training-related hypothalamic-pituitary gonadal dysfunction. The γδ T-lymphocytes sensitivity to exercise was noted, rendering it as a potential stress-responsive cellular marker. The usefulness of the RPETP to track the onset of overreaching is proposed.
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Papp G, Szabó K, Jámbor I, Mile M, Berki AR, Arany AC, Makra G, Szodoray P, Csiki Z, Balogh L. Regular Exercise May Restore Certain Age-Related Alterations of Adaptive Immunity and Rebalance Immune Regulation. Front Immunol 2021; 12:639308. [PMID: 33936054 PMCID: PMC8085426 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.639308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Age-related changes of the immune system lead to an increased morbidity and mortality due to enhanced vulnerability to infectious diseases and malignancies. Recent studies revealed the important effects of physical activity on immune functions, which may largely depend on the type of exercise, its intensity and duration. However, limited information is available regarding the immunological effects of sport activities in older ages. The aim of our study was to examine the changes in a wide spectrum of lymphocyte subtypes after regular workout among healthy elderly individuals. We enrolled 29 elderly women with sedentary lifestyle (mean age: 67.03 ± 3.74 years) to take part in a 6-week long functional conditioning gymnastic exercise program. The percentages of peripheral natural killer (NK), NKT cells, T and B lymphocyte subtypes (early-/late-activated T, naïve and memory T, cytotoxic T (Tc), T-helper (Th)1, Th2, Th17, T regulatory type 1 (Tr1), CD4+CD127lo/-CD25bright Treg, as well as naïve and memory B cells) were determined by flow cytometry. Evaluation of the changes in functional capability of Treg cells was based on in vitro functional assays. At the end of exercise program, in parallel with improvements in body composition and physical performance, significant changes in naïve and memory lymphocyte ratios were observed. Importantly, levels of naïve Tc cells elevated, ratios of effector memory Tc cells decreased and distribution of memory B cells rearranged as well. Additionally, proportions of late-activated HLA-DR+ T cells increased, while percentages of anti-inflammatory interleukin (IL)-10 producing Tr1 cells, as well as immunosuppressive CD4+CD127lo/-CD25bright Treg cells decreased following the exercise workout. Changes observed after the regular exercise program indicate an improvement in the age-related redistribution of certain naïve and memory cell proportions and a retuned immune regulation in older ages.
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- Gábor Papp
- Division of Clinical Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Internal Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary.,Institute of Sport Sciences, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Division of Clinical Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Internal Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Division of Clinical Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Internal Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Institute of Sport Sciences, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Institute of Sport Sciences, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Immunology, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Clinical Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Internal Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Institute of Sport Sciences, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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Ziemkiewicz N, Hilliard G, Pullen NA, Garg K. The Role of Innate and Adaptive Immune Cells in Skeletal Muscle Regeneration. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:3265. [PMID: 33806895 PMCID: PMC8005179 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22063265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Skeletal muscle regeneration is highly dependent on the inflammatory response. A wide variety of innate and adaptive immune cells orchestrate the complex process of muscle repair. This review provides information about the various types of immune cells and biomolecules that have been shown to mediate muscle regeneration following injury and degenerative diseases. Recently developed cell and drug-based immunomodulatory strategies are highlighted. An improved understanding of the immune response to injured and diseased skeletal muscle will be essential for the development of therapeutic strategies.
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- Natalia Ziemkiewicz
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Parks College of Engineering, Aviation, and Technology, Saint Louis University, 3507 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA;
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- Department of Biology, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA;
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- School of Biological Sciences, College of Natural and Health Sciences, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado, CO 80639, USA;
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Parks College of Engineering, Aviation, and Technology, Saint Louis University, 3507 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA;
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Liao P, He Q, Zhou X, Ma K, Wen J, Chen H, Li Q, Qin D, Wang H. Repetitive Bouts of Exhaustive Exercise Induces a Systemic Inflammatory Response and Multi-Organ Damage in Rats. Front Physiol 2020; 11:685. [PMID: 32655413 PMCID: PMC7324715 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.00685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome can follow severe infection or injury, but its relationship to exercise is not well understood. Previous studies have observed that prolonged strenuous exercise can lead to transiently increased level and/or activity of markers for systemic inflammatory response and multiple organ damage. However, few studies have analyzed the pathogenesis of the inflammatory response and subsequent multi-organ injury in exhaustive exercise conditions. In this study, we established a rat model of repetitive bouts of exhaustive running (RBER) and investigated its effects on multiple organ damage. Rats were subjected to RBER in either uphill or downhill running modes daily for a period of 7 days. Morphologically, RBER causes tissue structural destruction and infiltration of inflammatory cells in the skeletal muscles and many visceral organs. RBER also causes sustained quantitative changes in leukocytes, erythrocytes, and platelets, and changes in the concentration of blood inflammatory factors. These inflammatory alterations are accompanied by increases in serum enzyme levels/activities which serve as functional markers of organ damage. In general, RBER in the downhill mode seemed to cause more damage evaluated by the above-mentioned measures than that produced in the uphill mode. A period of rest could recover some degree of damage, especially for organs such as the heart and kidneys with strong compensatory capacities. Together, our data suggest that, as a result of multi-organ interactions, RBER could cause a sustained inflammatory response for at least 24 h, resulting in tissue lesion and ultimately multiple organ dysfunction.
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- Peng Liao
- Research Center for Sports Nutrition and Eudainomics, Institute for Sports Training Science, Tianjin University of Sport, Tianjin, China
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- Research Center for Sports Nutrition and Eudainomics, Institute for Sports Training Science, Tianjin University of Sport, Tianjin, China
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- Research Center for Sports Nutrition and Eudainomics, Institute for Sports Training Science, Tianjin University of Sport, Tianjin, China
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- Jiangsu Biodep Biotechnology, Jiangyin, China.,Probiotics Australia, Ormeau, QLD, Australia
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- Beijing Allwegene Health, B-607 Wanlin Technology Mansion, Beijing, China
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- Research Center for Sports Nutrition and Eudainomics, Institute for Sports Training Science, Tianjin University of Sport, Tianjin, China
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- Research Center for Sports Nutrition and Eudainomics, Institute for Sports Training Science, Tianjin University of Sport, Tianjin, China
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- Beijing Tong Ren Tang Health-Pharmaceutical, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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Wang J, Liu S, Li G, Xiao J. Exercise Regulates the Immune System. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2020; 1228:395-408. [PMID: 32342473 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-1792-1_27] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The profound effect of exercise on the normal functioning of the immune system has been well-known. Exercise and immune regulation are interrelated and affect each other. Exercise changes immune regulation by affecting leucocytes, red blood cells, and cytokines, etc. Regular exercise could reduce the risk of chronic metabolic and cardiorespiratory diseases, partially by the anti-inflammatory effects of exercise. However, these effects are also likely to be responsible for the suppressed immunity that make our bodies more susceptible to infections. Here we summarize the known mechanisms by which exercise-both acute and chronic-exerts its immune regulation effects.
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- Jing Wang
- Cardiac Regeneration and Ageing Lab, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, School of Life Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Cardiac Regeneration and Ageing Lab, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, School of Life Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Cardiovascular Division of the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Cardiac Regeneration and Ageing Lab, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, School of Life Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China.
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Arabnejd N, Pourranjbar M, Rafie F. Effect of compound circular exercises on some of the blood parameters and immune system in non-athlete students. SPORT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s11332-018-0504-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Chang HC, Lu CS, Chiou WD, Chen CC, Weng YH, Chang YJ. An 8-Week Low-Intensity Progressive Cycling Training Improves Motor Functions in Patients with Early-Stage Parkinson's Disease. J Clin Neurol 2018; 14:225-233. [PMID: 29629527 PMCID: PMC5897207 DOI: 10.3988/jcn.2018.14.2.225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2017] [Revised: 11/30/2017] [Accepted: 11/30/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The effects of high-intensity cycling as an adjuvant therapy for early-stage Parkinson's disease (PD) were highlighted recently. However, patients experience difficulties in maintaining these cycling training programs. The present study investigated the efficacy of cycling at a mild-to-moderate intensity in early-stage PD. METHODS Thirteen PD patients were enrolled for 16 serial cycling sessions over a 2-month period. Motor function was assessed using the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale part III (UPDRS III) and Timed Up and Go (TUG) test as primary outcomes. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), modified Hoehn and Yahr Stage (mHYS), total UPDRS, Falls Efficacy Scale, New Freezing of Gait Questionnaire, Schwab and England Activities of Daily Living, 39-item Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire, Patient Global Impression of Change, and gait performance were assessed as secondary outcomes. RESULTS The age and the age at onset were 59.67±7.24 and 53.23±10.26 years (mean±SD), respectively. The cycling cadence was 53.27±8.92 revolutions per minute. The UPDRS III score improved significantly after 8 training sessions (p=0.011) and 16 training sessions (T2) (p=0.001) in the off-state, and at T2 (p=0.004) in the on-state compared to pretraining (T0). The TUG duration was significantly shorter at T2 than at T0 (p<0.05). The findings of MoCA, total UPDRS, double limb support time, and mHYS (in both the off- and on-states) also improved significantly at T2. CONCLUSIONS Our pioneer study has demonstrated that a low-intensity progressive cycling exercise can improve motor function in PD, especially akinesia. The beneficial effects were similar to those of high-intensity rehabilitation programs.
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- Hsiu Chen Chang
- Division of Movement Disorders, Department of Neurology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan.,School of Physical Therapy and Graduate Institute of Rehabilitation Science, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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- Division of Movement Disorders, Department of Neurology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan.,Neuroscience Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan.,Health Aging Research Center, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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- School of Physical Therapy and Graduate Institute of Rehabilitation Science, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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- Division of Movement Disorders, Department of Neurology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan.,Neuroscience Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Division of Movement Disorders, Department of Neurology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan.,Neuroscience Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
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- School of Physical Therapy and Graduate Institute of Rehabilitation Science, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan.,Neuroscience Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan.,Health Aging Research Center, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan.
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Shaw DM, Merien F, Braakhuis A, Dulson D. T-cells and their cytokine production: The anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects of strenuous exercise. Cytokine 2017; 104:136-142. [PMID: 29021092 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2017.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2017] [Accepted: 10/02/2017] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Strenuous exercise bouts and heavy training are associated with a heightened anti-inflammatory state and a transient suppression of several immune components. In turn, many athletes are susceptible to illness, particularly upper respiratory symptoms (e.g. cough, sore throat, running nose). T-lymphocytes (T-cells) are important for orchestrating the immune response and can be categorised into subsets according to their phenotypical characteristics resulting from polarisation (i.e. type-1, type-2 and regulatory T-cells). Each T-cell subset has a unique functional role, including their capacity to produce pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines in response to an immune challenge. Prolonged and exhaustive exercise typically reduces peripheral blood type-1 T-cell number and their capacity to produce the pro-inflammatory cytokine, interferon-γ. Moreover, heavy training loads are associated with elevated numbers of resting peripheral blood type-2 and regulatory T-cells, which characteristically produce the anti-inflammatory cytokines, interleukin-4 and interleukin-10, respectively. This appears to increase the risk of upper respiratory symptoms, potentially due to the cross-regulatory effect of interleukin-4 on interferon-γ production and immunosuppressive action of IL-10. Catecholamines significantly influence the number of peripheral blood T-cells in response to exercise. Whereas, glucocorticoids and prostaglandin E2 promote the production of anti-inflammatory cytokines by T-cells. In summary, strenuous exercise bouts and heavy training shifts T-cell immunity towards an anti-inflammatory state. This impairs the ability of the immune system to mount an inflammatory response to an immune challenge, which may weaken defences against intracellular pathogens (e.g. viruses), and increase the risk of infection and viral reactivation.
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- David M Shaw
- Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ), Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand.
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- AUT Roche Diagnostics Laboratory, School of Science, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand.
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- Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
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- Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ), Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand.
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Muders K, Pilat C, Deuster V, Frech T, Krüger K, Pons-Kühnemann J, Mooren FC. Effects of Traumeel (Tr14) on recovery and inflammatory immune response after repeated bouts of exercise: a double-blind RCT. Eur J Appl Physiol 2017; 117:591-605. [PMID: 28224232 DOI: 10.1007/s00421-017-3554-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2016] [Accepted: 01/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial was to investigate the effects of the natural combination medicine Traumeel (Tr14) consisting of 14 diluted biological and mineral components on the inflammatory immune response and recovery up to 72 h after repetitive bouts of bicycle tests. METHODS Antigen-stimulated IL-1ra and IL-6 were defined as primary outcome measures. Moreover, various immunological and serum muscle damage markers were investigated. The evaluation was performed using the score of the area under the curve with respect to increase (AUCi) for 24 and 72 h after the second exercise test (EX2). RESULTS The Tr14 group indicated a lower decrease of lymphocytes by tendency (p = 0.06) and a lower activation of lymphocyte activation markers (CD62L absolute: p = 0.04; CD69: p = 0.01 and CD69 absolute: p = 0.05) in the period 24 h after EX2. In addition, the Tr14 group indicated a higher expression of antigen-stimulated CCL3 (p = 0.01), CCL4 (p = 0.07) and serum CCL2 (p = 0.05) in the period 24 h after EX2. There was a tendentially lower decrease of monocytes (p = 0.09) and a lower expression of antigen-stimulated MMP-3 (p = 0.01) in the Tr14 group in the period 72 h after EX2. However, antigen-stimulated IL-1ra and IL-6 showed no group differences. CONCLUSION In line with the previous results, it was shown that Tr14 attenuates the adaptive immune response partially. Furthermore, the results indicate that Tr14 is able to stimulate the innate immune system via an increased production of pro-inflammatory chemokines. It is speculated that the higher expression of chemokines might play a role in the regeneration and recovery after exercise.
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- Kerstin Muders
- Department of Sports Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University, Kugelberg 62, 35394, Giessen, Germany.
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University, Kugelberg 62, 35394, Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University, Kugelberg 62, 35394, Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University, Kugelberg 62, 35394, Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University, Kugelberg 62, 35394, Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University, Kugelberg 62, 35394, Giessen, Germany
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JanssenDuijghuijsen LM, Keijer J, Mensink M, Lenaerts K, Ridder L, Nierkens S, Kartaram SW, Verschuren MCM, Pieters RHH, Bas R, Witkamp RF, Wichers HJ, van Norren K. Adaptation of exercise-induced stress in well-trained healthy young men. Exp Physiol 2016; 102:86-99. [PMID: 27808433 DOI: 10.1113/ep086025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2016] [Accepted: 11/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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NEW FINDINGS What is the central question of this study? Exercise is known to induce stress-related physiological responses, such as changes in intestinal barrier function. Our aim was to determine the test-retest repeatability of these responses in well-trained individuals. What is the main finding and its importance? Responses to strenuous exercise, as indicated by stress-related markers such as intestinal integrity markers and myokines, showed high test-retest variation. Even in well-trained young men an adapted response is seen after a single repetition after 1 week. This finding has implications for the design of studies aimed at evaluating physiological responses to exercise. Strenuous exercise induces different stress-related physiological changes, potentially including changes in intestinal barrier function. In the Protégé Study (ISRCTN14236739; www.isrctn.com), we determined the test-retest repeatability in responses to exercise in well-trained individuals. Eleven well-trained men (27 ± 4 years old) completed an exercise protocol that consisted of intensive cycling intervals, followed by an overnight fast and an additional 90 min cycling phase at 50% of maximal workload the next morning. The day before (rest), and immediately after the exercise protocol (exercise) a lactulose and rhamnose solution was ingested. Markers of energy metabolism, lactulose-to-rhamnose ratio, several cytokines and potential stress-related markers were measured at rest and during exercise. In addition, untargeted urine metabolite profiles were obtained. The complete procedure (Test) was repeated 1 week later (Retest) to assess repeatability. Metabolic effect parameters with regard to energy metabolism and urine metabolomics were similar for both the Test and Retest period, underlining comparable exercise load. Following exercise, intestinal permeability (1 h plasma lactulose-to-rhamnose ratio) and the serum interleukin-6, interleukin-10, fibroblast growth factor-21 and muscle creatine kinase concentrations were significantly increased compared with rest only during the first test and not when the test was repeated. Responses to strenuous exercise in well-trained young men, as indicated by intestinal markers and myokines, show adaptation in Test-Retest outcome. This might be attributable to a carry-over effect of the defense mechanisms triggered during the Test. This finding has implications for the design of studies aimed at evaluating physiological responses to exercise.
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- Lonneke M JanssenDuijghuijsen
- Wageningen Food and Biobased Research, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands.,Human and Animal Physiology, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands.,Human Nutrition, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Human and Animal Physiology, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Human Nutrition, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Netherlands eScience Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Translational Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Human Nutrition, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Wageningen Food and Biobased Research, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Human Nutrition, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands.,Nutricia Research, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Peake JM, Neubauer O, Walsh NP, Simpson RJ. Recovery of the immune system after exercise. J Appl Physiol (1985) 2016; 122:1077-1087. [PMID: 27909225 DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00622.2016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 179] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2016] [Revised: 10/31/2016] [Accepted: 11/16/2016] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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The notion that prolonged, intense exercise causes an "open window" of immunodepression during recovery after exercise is well accepted. Repeated exercise bouts or intensified training without sufficient recovery may increase the risk of illness. However, except for salivary IgA, clear and consistent markers of this immunodepression remain elusive. Exercise increases circulating neutrophil and monocyte counts and reduces circulating lymphocyte count during recovery. This lymphopenia results from preferential egress of lymphocyte subtypes with potent effector functions [e.g., natural killer (NK) cells, γδ T cells, and CD8+ T cells]. These lymphocytes most likely translocate to peripheral sites of potential antigen encounter (e.g., lungs and gut). This redeployment of effector lymphocytes is an integral part of the physiological stress response to exercise. Current knowledge about changes in immune function during recovery from exercise is derived from assessment at the cell population level of isolated cells ex vivo or in blood. This assessment can be biased by large changes in the distribution of immune cells between blood and peripheral tissues during and after exercise. Some evidence suggests that reduced immune cell function in vitro may coincide with changes in vivo and rates of illness after exercise, but more work is required to substantiate this notion. Among the various nutritional strategies and physical therapies that athletes use to recover from exercise, carbohydrate supplementation is the most effective for minimizing immune disturbances during exercise recovery. Sleep is an important aspect of recovery, but more research is needed to determine how sleep disruption influences the immune system of athletes.
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- Jonathan M Peake
- School of Biomedical Sciences and Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; .,Centre of Excellence for Applied Sport Science Research, Queensland Academy of Sport, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Extremes Research Group, School of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, Bangor University, Bangor, United Kingdom; and
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- Laboratory of Integrated Physiology, Department of Health and Human Performance, University of Houston, Houston, Texas
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Kurimoto Y, Saruta J, To M, Yamamoto Y, Kimura K, Tsukinoki K. Voluntary exercise increases IgA concentration and polymeric Ig receptor expression in the rat submandibular gland. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 2016; 80:2490-2496. [PMID: 27499238 DOI: 10.1080/09168451.2016.1217145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Salivary IgA-a primary factor in local immunity of the oral cavity-plays an important role in maintaining local immune function in the oral cavity and prevent upper respiratory tract infections. Oral IgA levels are known to fluctuate in an exercise-dependent manner; thus, we investigated the effects of voluntary exercise on salivary IgA secretion in rats to better understand the mechanism by which this occurs. Six-week-old male Wistar rats were placed in individual cages with or without access to exercise wheels for three weeks. Notably, animals who engaged in voluntary exercise demonstrated significant increases in IgA concentration in saliva and submandibular gland tissue, as well as a markedly higher salivary IgA flow rate. Moreover, active rats also exhibited elevated polymeric Ig receptor (pIgR) mRNA expression in submandibular gland tissue. Collectively, these results suggest that voluntary exercise may increase salivary IgA concentration and boost immune function in the oral cavity.
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- Yuki Kurimoto
- a Division of Environmental Pathology, Department of Oral Science , Graduate School of Dentistry, Kanagawa Dental University , Yokosuka , Japan
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- b Division of Salivary Gland and Health Medicine, Department of Oral Science , Graduate School of Dentistry, Kanagawa Dental University , Yokosuka , Japan
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- b Division of Salivary Gland and Health Medicine, Department of Oral Science , Graduate School of Dentistry, Kanagawa Dental University , Yokosuka , Japan
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- c Department of Junior College, School of Dental Hygiene , Kanagawa Dental University , Yokosuka , Japan
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- d Department of Dental Education , Graduate School of Dentistry, Kanagawa Dental University , Yokosuka , Japan
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- a Division of Environmental Pathology, Department of Oral Science , Graduate School of Dentistry, Kanagawa Dental University , Yokosuka , Japan
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van Dijk JGB, Matson KD. Ecological Immunology through the Lens of Exercise Immunology: New Perspective on the Links between Physical Activity and Immune Function and Disease Susceptibility in Wild Animals. Integr Comp Biol 2016; 56:290-303. [PMID: 27252202 DOI: 10.1093/icb/icw045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Locomotion and other physical activities by free-living animals may influence immune function and disease susceptibility. This influence may be a consequence of energetic trade-offs or other mechanisms that are often, but not always, inseparably linked to an animal's life history (e.g., flight and migration). Ecological immunology has mainly focused on these life-history trade-offs, overlooking the possible effects of physical activity per se on immune function and disease susceptibility. In this review, we explore the field of exercise immunology, which examines the impact of exercise on immune function and disease susceptibility in humans, with the aim of presenting new perspectives that might be transferable to ecological immunology. First, we explore key concepts in exercise immunology that could be extended to animals. Next, we investigate the concept "exercise" in animals, and propose the use of "physical activity" instead. We briefly discuss methods used in animals to quantify physical activity in terms of energy expenditure and summarize several examples of animals engaging in physical activity. Then, we highlight potential consequences of physical activity on immune function and disease susceptibility in animals, together with an overview of animal studies that examine these links. Finally, we explore and discuss the potential for incorporating perspectives from exercise immunology into ecological immunology. Such integration could help advance our understanding of human and animal health and contribute new ideas to budding "One Health" initiatives.
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- Jacintha G B van Dijk
- *Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge, Downing Street, Cambridge, CB2 3EJ, UK
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- Resource Ecology Group, Department of Environmental Sciences, Wageningen University, Wageningen, PO Box 47, 6700 AA, The Netherlands
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Caroprese M, Ciliberti MG, Annicchiarico G, Albenzio M, Muscio A, Sevi A. Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis activation and immune regulation in heat-stressed sheep after supplementation with polyunsaturated fatty acids. J Dairy Sci 2014; 97:4247-58. [PMID: 24792803 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2013-7696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2013] [Accepted: 03/16/2014] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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The aim of this study was to assess the effects of supplementation with polyunsaturated fatty acids from different sources on immune regulation and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis activation in heat-stressed sheep. The experiment was carried out during the summer 2012. Thirty-two Comisana ewes were divided into 4 groups (8 sheep/group): (1) supplemented with whole flaxseed (FS); (2) supplemented with Ascophyllum nodosum (AG); (3) supplemented with a combination of flaxseed and A. nodosum (FS+AG); and (4) control (C; no supplementation). On d 22 of the experiment, cortisol concentrations in sheep blood were measured after an injection of ACTH. Cellular immune response was evaluated by intradermic injection of phytohemagglutinin (PHA) at 0, 15, and 30 d of the trial. Humoral response to ovalbumin (OVA) was measured at 0, 15, and 30 d. At 0, 15, and 30 d of the experiment, blood samples were collected from each ewe to determine production of T-helper (Th)1 cytokines (IL-12 and IFN-γ), and Th2 cytokines (IL-10, IL-4, IL-13), and concentrations of heat shock proteins (HSP) 70 and 90. Ewes supplemented with flaxseed alone had greater cortisol concentrations and a longer-lasting cell-mediated immune response compared with ewes in the control and other groups. Anti-OVA IgG concentrations increased in all groups throughout the trial, even though ewes in the FS+AG group had the lowest anti-OVA IgG concentrations at 15 d. The level of IL-10 increased in all groups throughout the experiment; the FS+AG group had the lowest IL-13 concentration at 15 and 30 d. The concentration of HSP 70 increased in AG ewes at the end of the experiment and decreased in FS ewes, whereas that of HSP 90 increased in FS ewes compared with FS+AG ewes. Flaxseed supplementation was found to influence in vivo HPA activation in heat-stressed sheep, resulting in increased cortisol concentrations, probably to meet increased energy demand for thermoregulation. Flaxseed supplementation also supported Th1 response via a complex cross-talk between IL-10, IL-12, and IFN-γ production.
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- M Caroprese
- Department of the Sciences of Agriculture, Food and Environment (SAFE), University of Foggia, Via Napoli, 25, 71122 Foggia, Italy.
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- Department of the Sciences of Agriculture, Food and Environment (SAFE), University of Foggia, Via Napoli, 25, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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- Council for Research and Experimentation in Agriculture, 71020 Foggia, Italy
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- Department of the Sciences of Agriculture, Food and Environment (SAFE), University of Foggia, Via Napoli, 25, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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- Department of the Sciences of Agriculture, Food and Environment (SAFE), University of Foggia, Via Napoli, 25, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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- Department of the Sciences of Agriculture, Food and Environment (SAFE), University of Foggia, Via Napoli, 25, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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Kim K, Suzuki K, Peake J, Ahn N, Ogawa K, Hong C, Kim S, Lee I, Park J. Physiological and leukocyte subset responses to exercise and cold exposure in cold-acclimatized skaters. Biol Sport 2014; 31:39-48. [PMID: 24917688 PMCID: PMC3994584 DOI: 10.5604/20831862.1086731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/03/2013] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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We investigated physiological responses and changes in circulating immune cells following exercise in cold and thermoneutral conditions. Participants were short track skaters (n=9) who were acclimatized to cold conditions, and inline skaters (n=10) who were not acclimatized. All skaters were young, and skating at a recreational level three days per week for at least one year. Using a cross-over design, study variables were measured during 60 min of submaximal cycling (65% V.O2max) in cold (ambient temperature: 5±1°C, relative humidity: 41±9%) and thermoneutral conditions (ambient temperature: 21±1°C, relative humidity: 35±5%). Heart rate, blood lactate and tympanic temperature were measured at rest, during exercise and recovery. Plasma cortisol, calprotectin and circulating blood cell numbers were measured before and after 60 min of cold or thermoneutral conditions, and during recovery from exercise. Heart rate was lower in both groups during exercise in cold versus thermoneutral conditions (P<0.05). The increase in total leukocytes during recovery was primarily due to an increase in neutrophils in both groups. The cold-acclimatized group activated neutrophils after exercise in cold exposure, whereas the non-acclimatized group activated lymphocyte and cortisol after exercise in cold exposure. Lymphocyte subsets significantly changed in both groups over time during recovery as compared to rest. Immediately after exercise in both groups, CD16+ and CD69+ cells were elevated compared to rest or before exercise in both conditions. Acclimatization to exercise in the cold does not appear to influence exercise-induced immune changes in cold conditions, with the possible exception of neutrophils, lymphocytes and cortisol concentration.
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- Department of Physical Education, College of Physical Education, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Tokorozawa, Japan
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- School of Human Movement Studies, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Physical Education, College of Physical Education, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea
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- Research Team for Social Participation and Health Promotion, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Physical Education, College of Physical Education, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Physical Education, College of Physical Education, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea
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- The Center for Traditional Microorganism Resources, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Immunology, College of Medicine, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea
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Scott JPR, Sale C, Greeves JP, Casey A, Dutton J, Fraser WD. Effect of recovery duration between two bouts of running on bone metabolism. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2013; 45:429-38. [PMID: 23034642 DOI: 10.1249/mss.0b013e3182746e28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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PURPOSE Strenuous endurance exercise increases biochemical markers of bone resorption but not formation, although the effect of recovery duration between consecutive bouts of exercise is unknown. We examined the effect of recovery duration on the bone metabolic response to two bouts of running. METHODS Ten physically active men completed two 9-d trials. On days 4 and 5 (D4 and D5), participants completed two 60-min bouts of running at 65% V˙O2max separated by either a 23-h (LONG) or a 3-h (SHORT) recovery period. Osteoprotegerin (OPG), parathyroid hormone (PTH), albumin-adjusted calcium (ACa), and phosphate (PO4) were measured from blood samples obtained before and for 3 h after exercise and on four follow-up days (D6-D9). Markers of bone resorption (C-terminal telopeptide region of collagen type 1) and bone formation (N-terminal propeptides of procollagen type 1 and bone alkaline phosphatase) were measured in early morning fasted samples on D4-D9. RESULTS There were no significant changes in C-terminal telopeptide region of collagen type 1, N-terminal propeptides of procollagen type 1, or bone alkaline phosphatase with either protocol. OPG, PTH, ACa, and PO4 concentrations increased with all exercise bouts, but the response to the second bout was not altered by recovery duration. CONCLUSIONS Two 60-min bouts of running at 65% V˙O2max separated by either 23 or 3 h had no effect on the markers of bone resorption or formation from 1 to 4 d after exercise. Reducing recovery duration from 23 to 3 h between two bouts of running did not alter the increase in OPG, PTH, ACa, and PO4 to the second bout.
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Sikorski EM, Wilson JM, Lowery RP, Joy JM, Laurent CM, Wilson SMC, Hesson D, Naimo MA, Averbuch B, Gilchrist P. Changes in Perceived Recovery Status Scale Following High-Volume Muscle Damaging Resistance Exercise. J Strength Cond Res 2013; 27:2079-85. [DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0b013e31827e8e78] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Riera J, Pons V, Martinez-Puig D, Chetrit C, Tur JA, Pons A, Drobnic F. Dietary nucleotide improves markers of immune response to strenuous exercise under a cold environment. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 2013; 10:20. [PMID: 23566489 PMCID: PMC3626726 DOI: 10.1186/1550-2783-10-20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2012] [Accepted: 03/27/2013] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background Strenuous exercise has been classically associated to immune-suppression and consequently to an increased risk of infections, especially at the upper respiratory tract. The administration of dietary nucleotides has been demonstrated useful to maintain the immune function in situations of stress and thus could be an appropriate strategy to counteract the decline of the immune function associated to strenuous exercise. The aim of the present study was to asses the impact of a specific nucleotide formulation (Inmunactive®) on the markers of immune function of athletes after a heavy exercise bout under cold conditions. Methods Twenty elite male taekwondo athletes were randomly divided into two groups of 10 subjects that were supplemented with placebo (P) or Inmunactive (I) at 480 mg/day during 30 days. At baseline (day 0) and after 4 wk of supplementation (day 30) each subject undertook an exhaustion exercise test using a cycloergometer. Skin temperature, core temperature, heart rate, lactate concentration and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) were recorded during the test. Blood and saliva samples were obtained before and after each exercise test for determination of blood cell concentrations, PHA-stimulated lymphocyte proliferation (PHA-LP) and salivary immunoglobulin A (SIgA). Results Exercise tests induced neutrophilia and reduction in lymphocyte blood counts on day 0 and on day 30 in both groups. However, the I group exhibited a faster recovery from the lymphopenic response than the P group, so that lymphocyte levels were higher after 150 min (P < 0.0028). Furthermore, the lymphoproliferative response was modulated by nucleotide supplementation, since it was higher in the I group on day 30 despite an almost significant (P < 0.06) exercise-evoked decrease at baseline. Conclusions These findings suggest that supplementation with a nucleotide-based product for 4 weeks could counteract the impairment of immune function after heavy exercise.
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- Joan Riera
- Sports Physiology Department, Centre d'Alt Rendiment (CAR-GIRSANE), Av, Alcalde Barnils 3-5, Sant Cugat del Vallés, Barcelona, 08174, Spain.
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Silva RPD, Natali AJ, Paula SOD, Locatelli J, Marins JCB. Imunoglobulina A salivar (IgA-s) e exercício: relevância do controle em atletas e implicações metodológicas. REV BRAS MED ESPORTE 2009. [DOI: 10.1590/s1517-86922009000700012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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O objetivo do presente estudo é realizar uma análise e discussão dos principais achados envolvendo o comportamento da imunoglobulina A salivar (IgA-s) em relação ao estímulo do exercício e evidenciar a importância de seu controle em atletas. O exercício físico é um importante modulador das características do sistema imune, sobretudo do comportamento da IgA-s, componente fundamental na proteção de infecções do trato respiratório superior (ITRS). No entanto, a relação direta entre baixas concentrações de IgA-s e ITRS precisa de mais evidências para ser confirmada. As concentrações de IgA-s durante e logo após um exercício intenso diminuem, deixando o indivíduo mais suscetível à infecção, porém, atletas envolvidos em atividades extenuantes não são clinicamente imunodeficientes, comparados com indivíduos sedentários. Essas modificações são transitórias, com retorno aos valores normais após aproximadamente 48 horas de repouso. A razão dessas alterações não é clara, mas se apresenta multifatorial: elevação de hormônios estressores; fatores nutricionais; ação de espécies reativas de oxigênio; e estresse psicológico. Apesar do efeito transitório das alterações provocadas nos elementos do sistema imune frente ao exercício, observa-se diferença na variabilidade da IgA-s em populações com diferentes níveis de condicionamento. Diferenças metodológicas - como o protocolo de exercício, o método de coleta, armazenamento e manipulação da saliva, a forma de expressão da IgA-s, o nível de hidratação, o controle da dieta, a sazonalidade do período de competição, a aclimatação entre outros fatores - devem ser levadas em consideração para comparação entre os estudos. Além disso, ajudam a explicar, em parte, os resultados adversos envolvendo exercício moderado e os intermitentes, em que se encontram aumento, redução e até ausência de alteração nos níveis de IgA-s. Investigações de elementos inovadores, como os toll-like receptors, e o avanço tecnológico podem colaborar para aumentar as evidências sobre o tema.
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Time course of changes in immuneoendocrine markers following an international rugby game. Eur J Appl Physiol 2009; 108:113-22. [DOI: 10.1007/s00421-009-1200-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/03/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Veljkovic M, Dopsaj V, Stringer WW, Sakarellos-Daitsiotis M, Zevgiti S, Veljkovic V, Glisic S, Dopsaj M. Aerobic exercise training as a potential source of natural antibodies protective against human immunodeficiency virus-1. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2009; 20:469-74. [PMID: 19538533 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0838.2009.00962.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Despite the effectiveness of HAART in controlling HIV-1 replication, the emergence of drug-resistant viruses in infected patients and the severe side effects caused by the currently used drug regimens and the lack of an effective vaccine necessitate the continued search for new therapeutic strategies for prevention and therapy of HIV disease. Previously we reported that natural autoantibodies, recognizing peptide FTDNAKTI (peptide NTM1) derived from the C2 domain of HIV-1 gp120, contribute to the control of HIV disease. Here we demonstrated that sera from well-trained athletic (HIV-negative) subjects showed high reactivity with peptide NTM1. This result confirms that aerobic exercise training stimulates production of natural autoantibodies, which recognize peptide NTM1. Bioinformatics analysis indicates that these natural autoantibodies could slow down disease progression by blocking the superantigenic site on HIV-1 gp120. The results suggest that aerobic exercise training may be a promising non-toxic and inexpensive adjunctive anti-HIV therapy.
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Li TL, Cheng PY. Alterations of immunoendocrine responses during the recovery period after acute prolonged cycling. Eur J Appl Physiol 2007; 101:539-46. [PMID: 17668230 DOI: 10.1007/s00421-007-0529-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/09/2007] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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The aim of this study was to determine the timecourse of recovery of immunoendocrine responses following prolonged cycling. With the approval of the Ethics Committee, ten healthy men (age 21.6+/-0.9 years, height 1.77+/-0.01 m, body mass 66.9+/-1.8 kg, VO2max 54.2+/-2.0 ml kg(-1) min(-1); means+/-SEM) performed either a 2 h cycling trial at 55% peak aerobic power or a resting control trial in a counterbalanced order, separated by at least 6 days. No food was consumed, though water ingestion was allowed ad libitum, until trials were completed. Venous blood samples were collected at pre-exercise, post-exercise, and at 1, 3, 6 and 9 h post-exercise. Haematological analysis was performed using an automated cell counter. Plasma concentrations of hormones were determined using ELISA kits. Neutrophil degranulation (bacteria-stimulated) and oxidative burst (formyl-methionyl-leucyl-phenylalanine-induced) were measured using an ELISA kit and a chemiluminescence assay, respectively. Results were analyzed using two-factor repeated measures ANOVA with post hoc Tukey tests and paired t tests applied where appropriate. The main findings of this study were that, compared with the resting trial, an acute single bout of prolonged exercise (1) decreased plasma glucose concentrations but increased circulating leukocyte, neutrophil, and monocyte counts for 9 h; (2) increased plasma cortisol concentrations but suppressed neutrophil function on a per cell basis for 6 h. In conclusion, the findings of this study suggest that the impact of a single bout of prolonged cycling on immunoendocrine responses would be recovered around 9 h post-exercise at fasted status.
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- Tzai-Li Li
- Department of Sports and Leisure Studies, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien, 97401, Taiwan.
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Cappelli K, Verini-Supplizi A, Capomaccio S, Silvestrelli M. Analysis of peripheral blood mononuclear cells gene expression in endurance horses by cDNA-AFLP technique. Res Vet Sci 2007; 82:335-43. [PMID: 17098267 DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2006.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2005] [Revised: 07/13/2006] [Accepted: 08/31/2006] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The knowledge of molecular mechanisms of stress response in athlete horses can allow us to plan an appropriate and high-grade training to obtain better performance and to preserve horse welfare. It is well known that excessive muscular exercise can lead to a number of responses which may be associated with modification of the mRNA levels for a number of metabolic genes such as those involved in the immune response. In the present study cDNA-AFLP technique was applied to Arab endurance horses under stressing conditions to visualise variations of transcriptional profiles; 49 transcript derived fragments (TDFs), differentially expressed, were cloned and sequenced. Four of these showed high sequence similarity with genes probably involved in exercise-induced stress response and resulted to be not sequenced in the horse. Their modulation was confirmed by RT-PCR and the full-length transcripts were isolated by RACE-PCR. The mRNAs sequences obtained were included in the GenBank database as Equus caballus interleukin 8 (IL8), E. caballus retinoblastoma binding protein 6 mRNA (RBBP6), E. caballus eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4 gamma 3 (eIF4G3) and E. caballus heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90). The expression pattern of these genes was verified in other endurance horses under stressing conditions, strengthening the hypothesis of their real involvement in exercise stress-induced response.
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- Katia Cappelli
- Centro di Studio del Cavallo Sportivo, Facoltà di Medicina Veterinaria, University of Perugia, Via San Costanzo 4, 06126 Perugia, Italy
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Albers R, Antoine JM, Bourdet-Sicard R, Calder PC, Gleeson M, Lesourd B, Samartín S, Sanderson IR, Van Loo J, Vas Dias FW, Watzl B. Markers to measure immunomodulation in human nutrition intervention studies. Br J Nutr 2007; 94:452-81. [PMID: 16176618 DOI: 10.1079/bjn20051469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 189] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Normal functioning of the immune system is crucial to the health of man, and diet is one of the major exogenous factors modulating individual immunocompetence. Recently, nutrition research has focused on the role of foods or specific food components in enhancing immune system responsiveness to challenges and thereby improving health and reducing disease risks. Assessing diet-induced changes of immune function, however, requires a thorough methodological approach targeting a large spectrum of immune system parameters. Currently, no single marker is available to predict the outcome of a dietary intervention on the resistance to infection or to other immune system-related diseases. The present review summarises the immune function assays commonly used as markers in human intervention studies and evaluates their biological relevance (e.g. known correlation with clinically relevant endpoints), sensitivity (e.g. within- and between-subject variation), and practical feasibility. Based on these criteria markers were classified into three categories with high, medium or low suitability. Vaccine-specific serum antibody production, delayed-type hypersensitivity response, vaccine-specific or total secretory IgA in saliva and the response to attenuated pathogens, were classified as markers with high suitability. Markers with medium suitability include natural killer cell cytotoxicity, oxidative burst of phagocytes, lymphocyte proliferation and the cytokine pattern produced by activated immune cells. Since no single marker allows conclusions to be drawn about the modulation of the whole immune system, except for the clinical outcome of infection itself, combining markers with high and medium suitability is currently the best approach to measure immunomodulation in human nutrition intervention studies. It would be valuable to include several immune markers in addition to clinical outcome in future clinical trials in this area, as there is too little evidence that correlates markers with global health improvement.
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- Ruud Albers
- Unilever Health Institute, PO Box 114, NL 3130 AC Vlaardingen, The Netherlands
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Regular moderate exercise is associated with a reduced incidence of infection compared with a completely sedentary state. However, prolonged bouts of strenuous exercise cause a temporary depression of various aspects of immune function (e.g., neutrophil respiratory burst, lymphocyte proliferation, monocyte antigen presentation) that usually lasts approximately 3-24 h after exercise, depending on the intensity and duration of the exercise bout. Postexercise immune function dysfunction is most pronounced when the exercise is continuous, prolonged (>1.5 h), of moderate to high intensity (55-75% maximum O(2) uptake), and performed without food intake. Periods of intensified training (overreaching) lasting 1 wk or more may result in longer lasting immune dysfunction. Although elite athletes are not clinically immune deficient, it is possible that the combined effects of small changes in several immune parameters may compromise resistance to common minor illnesses, such as upper respiratory tract infection. However, this may be a small price to pay as the anti-inflammatory effects of exercise mediated through cytokines and/or downregulation of toll-like receptor expression are likely mediators of many of the long-term health benefits of regular exercise.
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- Michael Gleeson
- School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Loughborough Univ., UK.
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Degerstrøm J, Østerud B. Increased inflammatory response of blood cells to repeated bout of endurance exercise. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2006; 38:1297-303. [PMID: 16826027 DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000227315.93351.8d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of the present study was to assess the effects of two 30-min consecutive exercise bouts on a treadmill at 80% VO2max separated by a 4-h rest interval, on blood cell counts and the production of tissue factor, cytokines, and eicosanoids in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated blood. METHODS Blood samples were taken from eight endurance athletes (mean+/-SD: age, 23.4+/-1.6 yr; VO2max, 66.0+/-6.4 L.min.kg), both immediately before and after each exercise bout. Cell counts were performed, and the heparinized blood was subjected to LPS-stimulation for 2 h. RESULTS There was a significant rise in white blood cell counts after the first exercise bout (81%, P<0.001), increasing to 123% (P<0.001) after the second bout. After the first and second runs, the tissue factor activity in LPS-stimulated monocytes was enhanced by 70% (not significant) and almost 200% (P=0.012), respectively, compared with baseline values. The high monocyte responsiveness after the second bout remained undiminished 2 h later. Similarly, the interleukin (IL)-8 production had risen 70% (P=0.022) after the first run and 100% (P=0.005) after the second run, relative to baseline values. IL-6 or leukotriene B4 levels did not change significantly. The rise in LPS-induced thromboxane B2 was 80% (P=0.024) after the first run and 63% after the second run (P=0.071, not significant). VO2max correlated negatively with the concentration of granulocytes immediately after the second exercise bout (R=0.864, P=0.006). CONCLUSIONS The results of this study are evidence that two physical exercise bouts separated by a 4-h rest are associated with an enhanced propensity of the blood cells to generate tissue factor activity and some proinflammatory products compared with one exercise bout.
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- Jorid Degerstrøm
- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tromsø, Tromsø, Norway
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Shirato K, Motohashi N, Tanihata J, Tachiyashiki K, Tomoda A, Imaizumi K. Effects of two types of inactivity on the number of white blood cells in rats. Eur J Appl Physiol 2006; 98:590-600. [PMID: 17033793 DOI: 10.1007/s00421-006-0306-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/07/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Prolonged inactivity is known to induce changes in responses of many physiological defense systems such as the hypothalamo-hypophyseal-adrenocortical axis, the sympathetic nervous system, and immuno-responsive systems. However, effects of various types of inactivity on immuno-responsive systems are still unknown. Therefore, the effects of two types of inactivity (immobilization: IMM and whole body suspension: WBS) on the number of white blood cells were studied in rats. Rats were divided into the control group and each inactivity group to compare the number of total white blood cells, lymphocytes, monocyte, neutrophil, eosinophil, and basophil during the experimental periods. Both IMM and WBS were maintained for 11 days. IMM markedly increased the number of total white blood cells, monocyte, neutrophil, and eosinophil in the 1st to 10th day. However, the number of total white blood cells, monocyte, neutrophil, and eosinophil during the experiment of WBS were characterized by the presence of a lag phase followed by the significant increased actions. IMM did not change the number of basophil during the experimental period. However, WBS increased the number of basophil in the 1st to 8th day to 2.8-4.8 times, compared with the values of the control. Both IMM and WBS did not change the number of lymphocytes. From these results, WBS increases the number of natural immunity cells without changing acquired immunity cells, and there are different responses in the number of total white blood cells, monocyte, neutrophil, eosinophil, and basophil between IMM and WBS.
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- Ken Shirato
- Laboratory of Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Human Sciences, Waseda University, 2-579-15 Mikajima, Tokorozawa, Japan
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Smith C, Myburgh KH. Are the relationships between early activation of lymphocytes and cortisol or testosterone influenced by intensified cycling training in men? Appl Physiol Nutr Metab 2006; 31:226-34. [PMID: 16770349 DOI: 10.1139/h05-029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The effects of exercise training on lymphocyte responses, as well as changes in circulating endocrine parameters at rest, were investigated. Seven male cyclists participated in a 4 week high-intensity (HI) cycling training intervention. Training improved performance significantly (peak power output (PPO): 1.4%, p < 0.05; 5 km time trial: 3.8%, p < 0.01; 40 km time trial: 0.4%, p < 0.05). Resting hormone concentrations (testosterone, sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG), cortisol, corticosteroid-binding globulin (CBG), and dehydroepiandrosterone-sulphate (DHEA-S)) were unchanged, with the exception of a 20% decrease in testosterone post-HI training (p < 0.067). Subjects' CD3+ cell counts decreased by 15% (p < 0.05), owing to significantly decreased CD4+ cell counts and slightly lower CD8+ and natural killer (NK) cell counts. Spontaneous in vitro CD69 expression increased in CD4+ cells (mean ± SD, pre: 12 ± 6 cells·µL-1; post: 35 ± 37 cells·µL-1; p < 0.05), but not in CD8+ cells (pre: 20 ± 29 cells·µL-1; post: 33 ± 16 cells·µL-1). Mitogen-induced CD69 expression decreased in both CD4+ (pre: 1570 ± 1258 cells·µL-1; post: 596 ± 597 cells·µL-1; p < 0.05) and CD8+ lymphocytes (pre: 676 ± 434 cells·µL-1; post: 412 ± 235 cells·µL-1; p < 0.05). Testosterone correlated positively with several immune parameters at baseline, whereas cortisol correlated negatively with parameters of the innate immune system post-HI training. We conclude that the stress of unaccustomed exercise is evident in resting lymphocytes, but not in resting endocrine parameters. However, correlations between testosterone and cortisol and immune parameters suggest that these 2 hormones play a role in modulating immune status. Our results indicate the importance of assessing both spontaneous and mitogen-induced aspects of immune-cell activation.Key words: CD69, DHEA, lymphocytes, exercise.
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- Carine Smith
- Department of Physiological Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
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Li TL, Gleeson M. The effects of carbohydrate supplementation during the second of two prolonged cycling bouts on immunoendocrine responses. Eur J Appl Physiol 2005; 95:391-9. [PMID: 16195883 DOI: 10.1007/s00421-005-0024-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/23/2005] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of carbohydrate (CHO) feeding during the second of two 90-min cycling bouts (EX1 started at 09:00 and EX2 started at 13:30) at 60% VO2max on leucocyte redistribution, neutrophil degranulation and oxidative burst and plasma IL-6 and stress hormone responses. This study consisted of two trials, which were completed in a counterbalanced order and separated by at least 4 days. Subjects (n=9) consumed a lemon flavoured 10% w/v CHO (glucose) or placebo (PLA) beverage during EX2: 500 ml just before exercise and 250 ml every 20 min during exercise. Venous blood samples were taken 5 min before exercise, immediately post-exercise, and 18-h post-EX2 for both trials. The main findings of this study were that ingestion of CHO compared with PLA during EX2 better maintained plasma glucose concentration, blunted the responses of plasma adrenaline, ACTH, cortisol, GH and IL-6, and attenuated the leukocytosis and monocytosis, but had no effect on neutrophil degranulation and oxidative burst activity. Furthermore, the immunoendocrine disturbances induced by two bouts of prolonged exercise returned to resting values within 18 h. These findings suggest that ingestion of CHO compared with PLA during the second of two bouts of 90-min cycling at 60% VO2max better maintains plasma glucose, blunts hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal activation, and attenuates leucocyte trafficking, but does not affect neutrophil function. Furthermore, the disturbances of immunoendocrine responses induced by two bouts of prolonged exercise on the same day recover within 18 h.
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- Tzai-Li Li
- Institute School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough, LE11 3TU, UK.
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Bishop NC, Fitzgerald C, Porter PJ, Scanlon GA, Smith AC. Effect of caffeine ingestion on lymphocyte counts and subset activation in vivo following strenuous cycling. Eur J Appl Physiol 2004; 93:606-13. [PMID: 15578203 DOI: 10.1007/s00421-004-1271-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/18/2004] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Caffeine ingestion is associated with increases in the concentration of plasma epinephrine and epinephrine is associated with alterations in immune cell trafficking and function following intensive exercise. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of caffeine ingestion on plasma epinephrine concentration, lymphocyte counts and subset activation in vivo, as measured by the expression the CD69 surface antigen, before and after intensive cycling. On two occasions, following an overnight fast and 60 h abstention from caffeine containing foods and drinks, eight endurance trained males cycled for 90 min at 70% <Vdot>O(2 max) 60 min after ingesting caffeine (6 mg kg(-1 )body mass; CAF) or placebo (PLA). Venous blood samples were collected at pre-treatment, pre-exercise, post-exercise and 1 h post-exercise. Plasma epinephrine concentrations were significantly higher in CAF compared with PLA at pre-exercise [0.28 (0.05) nmol l(-1) versus 0.08 (0.03) nmol l(-1), P<0.01; mean (SE)] and immediately post-exercise [1.02 (0.16) nmol l(-1) versuss 0.60 (0.13) nmol l(-1), P<0.01]. Compared with pre-treatment, numbers of CD4(+) and CD8(+) cells decreased by 54% and 55%, respectively, in CAF at 1 h post-exercise (both P<0.01) but did not significantly differ in PLA. Compared with PLA, in CAF the percentage of CD4(+)CD69(+) cells was 5-fold higher at post-exercise (P<0.05) and 5.5-fold higher at 1 h post-exercise (P=0.01). Compared with PLA, in CAF the percentage of CD8(+)CD69(+) cells was 2-fold higher at pre-exercise (P<0.05) and 1.7-fold higher at post-exercise (P<0.05). These findings suggest that caffeine ingestion is associated with alterations in lymphocyte subset trafficking and expression of CD69 in vivo following prolonged, intensive exercise.
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- Nicolette C Bishop
- School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough, LE11 3TU, UK.
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Saker KE, Fike JH, Veit H, Ward DL. Brown seaweed- (Tasco) treated conserved forage enhances antioxidant status and immune function in heat-stressed wether lambs. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 2004; 88:122-30. [PMID: 15059236 DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2003.00468.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Twenty-seven wether lambs were utilized to evaluate select innate immunity and oxidative stress in response to diet and heat stress. Dietary treatments were: (i) control (tall fescue) hay = no Tasco (tradename for the extract of the brown seaweed, Ascophyllum nodosum, Acadian Sealants Ltd, Nova Scotia, Canada); (ii) pre-harvest Tasco-Forage-treated hay and (iii) control hay + post-harvest Tasco-EX. Tasco-Forage and Tasco-EX are two forms of the Tasco extract that are either applied to foliage or used for direct feeding, respectively. All lambs were supplemented with soyabean meal and trace mineralized salt. Heat stress was applied for 10 days with measurements obtained at days 0, 4 and 10. A heat x treatment interaction indicated hay with Tasco enhanced monocyte oxidative burst through short duration (p < 0.05) and long duration (p < 0.10) heat stress. Phagocytic activity was influenced by days of heat stress (p < 0.001) and treatment (p = 0.02) with post-harvest Tasco lambs exhibiting the greatest immune enhancement (p < 0.05). Red and white blood cell glutathione peroxidase increased by heat stress day 10 in Tasco lambs. Superoxide dismutase activity was increased and lipid hydroperoxide metabolites minimized (p < 0.01) through long duration heat stress in the pre-harvest Tasco group. Tasco treatment of tall fescue hay prior to harvest appears to provide residual effects on animal antioxidant availability in short-duration heat stress. Tasco supplementation to post-harvest fescue hay enhances immune function and protects against prolonged heat-induced oxidative stress.
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- K E Saker
- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA.
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Malm C, Ekblom O, Ekblom B. Immune system alteration in response to two consecutive soccer games. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004; 180:143-55. [PMID: 14738473 DOI: 10.1046/j.0001-6772.2003.01232.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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AIM Changes in leucocyte and monocyte subpopulations were investigated in 10 elite male soccer players aged 16-19 years. The purpose was to perform a descriptive study of immunological alterations in elite soccer players in response to two consecutive games separated by 20 h. It was hypothesized that in response to two games the players would show signs of short-term immunosuppression. METHODS Blood samples were taken before the first soccer game, immediately after the second game and after 6, 24, 48 and 72 h. Cell surface antigens, testosterone and cortisol were investigated. RESULTS During the first 6 h after the second game there was a significant increase in number of circulating neutrophils, mature (CD20+ CD5+) B cells and CD4/CD8 ratio. A significant decrease was observed in the number of natural killer (NK) cells, monocytes and adhesion on lymphocytes and monocytes. In a delayed phase, 48 h after the second game the expression of both adhesion and signalling molecules increased on lymphocytes and monocytes. Changes in adhesion and signalling molecules at 48 h correlated negatively to the subjects VO2max, suggesting larger immunological response to similar exercise in subjects with lower aerobic exercise capacity. CONCLUSION In response to competitive soccer exercise some immunological variables are enhanced while others are depressed. Observed changes may serve a purpose in adaptation to exercise by signalling via adhesion.
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- C Malm
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Rønsen O, Børsheim E, Bahr R, Klarlund Pedersen B, Haug E, Kjeldsen-Kragh J, Høstmark AT. Immuno-endocrine and metabolic responses to long distance ski racing in world-class male and female cross-country skiers. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2004; 14:39-48. [PMID: 14723787 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0838.2003.00333.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to characterize the extent of immune, endocrine, substrate and metabolic changes during a long-distance cross-country ski race in extremely well-trained athletes and evaluate if the blood perturbations would indicate signs of health risk. Ten male (M) and six female (F) national team skiers were investigated as they followed their usual routines of race preparations. Blood samples were drawn before and immediately after a World Cup 50-km M and 30-km F ski race with a mean finish time of 142 and 104 min, respectively. Hemoglobin, electrolytes, and C-reactive protein remained unchanged for both M and F. Serum testosterone remained unchanged in M, but doubled in F. Significant increases were observed in concentrations of granulocytes (F: 5 x, M: 5 x), natural killer cells (F: 2 x, M: 1.5 x), adrenaline (F: 12 x, M:10 x), noradrenaline (F: 7 x, M:5 x), growth hormone (F: 30 x, M: 2 x), cortisol (F: 1.5 x, M:2 x), glucose (F: 2 x, M:1.5 x), creatine kinase (F: 2 x, M:2 x), uric acid (F: 1.5 x, M: 1.5 x) and non-organic phosphate (F:2 x, M:2 x), while insulin concentration decreased (F: 0.5x, M: 0.8 x). Free fatty acid (FFA) concentration increased (F:2 x, M: 3 x). In conclusion, we observed substantial changes in several immuno-endocrine, substrate and metabolic measurements after long distance cross-country ski racing and suggest that some of these marked changes may reflect the large amount of muscle mass involved during skiing.
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- Ola Rønsen
- Norwegian Olympic Sports Center, Oslo, Norway.
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Exercise affects lymphocytes as reflected in total blood counts and the lymphocyte proliferative response. In addition, the production of immunoglobulins is impaired and during exercise the natural killer cell activity increases followed by suppression in the recovery period. Cardiopulmonary adjustments play a major role in lymphocyte response to physical activity. During intense exercise, the activated sympathetic nervous system increases blood flow to muscle as blood flow to splanchnic organs decreases. After exercise, sympathetic tone and blood pressure becomes reduced. The spleen contains lymphocytes and blood resides in gut vessels. A change in blood flow to these organs could affect the number of circulating lymphocytes. Reduced production of immunoglobulins results from suppressed B-cell function and, in response to exercise, mucosal immunity appears to decrease. Pulmonary hyperventilation and enhanced pressure in pulmonary vessels induce increased permeability of airway epithelium and stress failure of the alveolar-capillary membrane during intense exercise. A physiological perspective is of importance for evaluation of the exercise-induced change in lymphocyte function and, in turn, to post-exercise increased susceptibility to infections.
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- Henning Bay Nielsen
- Department of Anaesthesia, The Copenhagen Muscle Research Centre, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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McFarlin BK, Flynn MG, Stewart LK, Timmerman KL. Carbohydrate intake during endurance exercise increases natural killer cell responsiveness to IL-2. J Appl Physiol (1985) 2004; 96:271-5. [PMID: 12972438 DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00585.2003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of high-intensity endurance exercise and carbohydrate consumption on in vitro responsiveness of natural killer (NK) to IL-2 (2.5 U/ml for 24 h). Thirteen male subjects (18-26 yr old; peak O2 consumption = 59.79 +/- 5.13 ml.kg-1.ml-1) were recruited to complete two 1-h (75-80% peak O2 consumption) cycling trials in a random counterbalanced order: carbohydrate (CHO) and placebo (Pla). Venous blood samples were collected before (Pre), immediately (Post), 2 h (2H), and 4 h (4H) after exercise. All resting samples were taken after 15 min of seated rest. NK (CD3-/56+), activated NK (CD3-/56+/69+), helper T cell (Th; CD3+/4+), and cytotoxic T cell (Tc; CD3+/8+) number were measured by using flow cytometry. NK cell activity (NKCA) was determined by using both a 51Cr release assay (NKCA-51) and activated NK cell number (NKCA-69). Immune system variables were not different between CHO and Pla, with the exception of NK cell responsiveness to IL-2, where Post (116.2%) and 4H (48.4%) was significantly greater in CHO (P < 0.05). NK, Th, and Tc were significantly higher Post (40.7, 102.7, and 82.0%, respectively) and lower at 2H (-51.9, -53.3, and -53.2%, respectively) than Pre (time effect). 4H was not different from Pre for NK, Th, and Tc. NKCA was significantly lower 2H (NKCA-51, NKCA-69) and 4H (NKCA-69) than Pre. CHO consumption during exercise did not prevent disruptions in unstimulated immune system function, but it did enhance NK responsiveness to IL-2.
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- Brian K McFarlin
- Wastl Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Health and Kinesiology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47905, USA
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DuBose DA, Wenger CB, Flinn SD, Judy TA, Dubovtsev AI, Morehouse DH. Distribution and mitogen response of peripheral blood lymphocytes after exertional heat injury. J Appl Physiol (1985) 2003; 95:2381-9. [PMID: 12909606 DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00039.2003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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To determine whether immune disturbances during exertional heat injury (EHI) could be distinguished from those due to exercise (E), peripheral lymphocyte subset distributions and phytohemagglutinin-stimulated CD69 mitogen responses as discriminated by flow cytometry were studied in military recruits [18.7 +/- 0.3 (SE) yr old] training in warm weather. An E group (3 men and 3 women) ran 1.75-2 miles. During similar E, 11 recruits (10 men and 1 woman) presented with suspected EHI. EHI (40.4 +/- 0.3 degrees C) vs. E (38.6 +/- 0.2 degrees C) body temperature was significantly elevated (P < 0.05). Heat illness was largely classified as EHI, not heatstroke, because central nervous system manifestations were generally mild. Blood was collected at E completion or EHI onset (0 h) and 2 and 24 h later. At 0 h (EHI vs. E), suppressor, natural killer, and total lymphocyte counts were significantly elevated, helper and B lymphocyte counts remained similar, and the helper-to-suppressor ratio was significantly depressed. By 2 h, immune cell dynamics between groups were similar. From 0 to 24 h, T lymphocyte subsets revealed significantly reduced phytohemagglutinin responses (percent CD69 and mean CD69 fluorescent intensity) in EHI vs. E. Thus immune cell dynamics with EHI were distinguishable from E. Because heat stress as reported in exercise or heatstroke is associated with similar immune cell disturbances, these findings in EHI contributed to the suggestion that heat stress of varying severity shares a common pathophysiological process influencing the immune system.
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- David A DuBose
- United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, Natick, Massachusetts 01760, USA.
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McFarlin BK, Mitchell JB, McFarlin MA, Steinhoff GM. Repeated endurance exercise affects leukocyte number but not NK cell activity. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2003; 35:1130-8. [PMID: 12840633 DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000074463.36752.87] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to determine the affects of repeated bouts of exercise in the same day on circulating leukocyte number and NK cell activity (NKCA). METHODS Ten males (18-25 yr of age) were chosen to complete four trials: two exercise bouts (TB), AM exercise (AM-EX), PM exercise (PM-EX), and control (CN) in a random, counter-balanced order. Exercise consisted of 1-h cycle ergometry, split into three, 20-min segments (5 min at 50% [V0](2peak) and 15 min at 70% [V0](2peak)), and was separated by a 4-h passive recovery. Blood samples were collected from a peripheral arm vein before, immediately, 2 h, and 24 h after the AM bout, and a second series was drawn for the PM bout. Leukocyte subpopulations were measured by manual counting using a hemacytometer and Wright-Giemsa-stained differential slides. NKCA was measured with a whole-blood 51Cr-release assay against K562 target cells. RESULTS Total leukocyte (13.2 +/- 1.2 x 109 L-1, P < 0.035) and neutrophil (7.6 +/- 0.7 x 109 L-1, P < 0.001) counts were significantly higher after two bouts of exercise than a single exercise bout completed in the morning (leukocyte: 7.8 +/- 0.7 x 109 L-1; neutrophil: 5.2 +/- 0.5 x 109 L-1) or afternoon (leukocyte: 9.9 +/- 0.8 x 109 L-1; neutrophil: 5.6 +/- 0.9 x 109 L-1). Lymphocyte counts were significantly greater (P < 0.001) after PM (4.2 +/- 0.5 x 109 L-1) than AM (3.7 +/- 0.4 x 109 L-1) exercise. NKCA was significantly greater (P < 0.001) after exercise in the afternoon (35.3 +/- 8.1%) than morning (27.2 +/- 5.9%). CONCLUSION PM exercise produced a larger increase in NKCA than AM exercise, possibly indicative of an interaction between exercise and a diurnal effect. These data suggest two bouts of endurance exercise in 1 d produce an "additive effect" for total leukocyte and neutrophil counts. and to a lesser degree lymphocyte counts, but did not appear to impact shifts in NKCA.
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- Brian K McFarlin
- Texas Christian University, Department of Kinesiology, Fort Worth, TX, USA.
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Fu SC, Qin L, Leung CK, Chan BP, Chan KM. Regular moderate exercise training prevents decrease of CD4+ T-lymphocytes induced by a single bout of strenuous exercise in mice. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY = REVUE CANADIENNE DE PHYSIOLOGIE APPLIQUEE 2003; 28:370-81. [PMID: 12955865 DOI: 10.1139/h03-027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The biphasic effects of exercise training on the immune system have been studied extensively and represented by the well-known J-shaped curve with respect to training intensity. However, the relationship and interactions between "beneficial" exercise training and "harmful" strenuous exercise have not been researched. This study was designed to determine whether regular moderate exercise training could affect the changes of percentage of T-lymphocytes induced by a single bout of strenuous exercise. A protocol to run uphill on a 10 degrees tilted treadmill for 4 weeks was employed as moderate exercise training in mice, while a sedentary control group of mice was exposed to the same handling stress without training. The trained and untrained mice were then exposed to a single bout of strenuous exercise until exhaustion. Total leukocytes were collected from spleen and peripheral blood at 0 hr, 3 hrs, and 24 hrs postexhaustion, as well as from the control groups. Flow cytometric analyses were conducted to determine the percentages of selected leukocyte populations. It was demonstrated that moderate exercise training prevented the decrease of CD4+ but stimulated the increase of CD25+ CD8+ T-lymphocytes induced by a single bout of strenuous exercise, indicating an adaptive response that can affect changes of leukocyte subpopulations.
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- Sai Chuen Fu
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
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Green KJ, Rowbottom DG, Mackinnon LT. Acute exercise and T-lymphocyte expression of the early activation marker CD69. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2003; 35:582-8. [PMID: 12673140 DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000058361.82096.26] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to determine the effect of acute exercise on the proliferation and expression of activation markers on T-lymphocytes. METHODS Seventeen well-trained male endurance runners completed 60 min of treadmill running at 95% of ventilatory threshold and a resting, no exercise, control session at the same time of day. Five blood samples were collected at each session: before exercise, mid-exercise, immediately after exercise, and 30 min and 60 min after exercise. Isolated peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) were stimulated with the mitogen PHA. Activation was measured using the expression of CD69 (assessed by three-color flow-cytometry), and cellular proliferation was assessed using 3-(4,5-dimethlthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) dye uptake. RESULTS At all sampling points, there was a significant difference (P < 0.05) in the percentage of CD4 and CD8 cells that became activated (CD69+) after mitogen stimulation (68% of CD4 compared with 45% of CD8 cells). Exercise had no effect on the percentage of cells that became activated in response to mitogen. There was a significant exercise-induced decrease in lymphocyte proliferation of PBMC, but when expressed per-T-cell (CD3+), there was no difference between the exercise and control condition. CONCLUSION This study indicated that on an individual cell basis 1 h of exercise at 95% of ventilatory threshold did not alter the ability of T-lymphocytes (CD3+) or T-lymphocyte subsets (CD3+CD4+ and CD3+CD8+) to become activated and did not alter the ability of T-lymphocytes to proliferate.
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- Katherine J Green
- School of Human Movement Studies, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, Australia.
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Ronsen O, Kjeldsen-Kragh J, Haug E, Bahr R, Pedersen BK. Recovery time affects immunoendocrine responses to a second bout of endurance exercise. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol 2002; 283:C1612-20. [PMID: 12388066 DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.00242.2002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of different durations of rest between two bouts of exercise on immunoendocrine responses during and after the second bout of exercise. Nine endurance athletes participated in three 25-h trials: 1) complete bed rest (REST), 2) two bouts of exercise separated by 3 h of rest (SHORT), and 3) two bouts of exercise separated by 6 h of rest (LONG). Each cycle ergometer exercise bout lasted 75 min at 75% of maximal O(2) uptake. We observed a more pronounced increase in epinephrine, norepinephrine, adrenocorticotropic hormone, and cortisol, but not in growth hormone, and a larger neutrophilia and lymphocytopenia in connection with the second bout of exercise in trial SHORT compared with trial LONG. Lymphocyte activation was unaltered by the difference in rest protocol. In conclusion, a second bout of exercise elicited more pronounced change in neuroendocrine factors and leukocyte counts when preceded by 3 h of rest as opposed to 6 h of rest after the first bout of exercise.
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- Ola Ronsen
- Norwegian Olympic Sports Center, 0806 Oslo, Norway.
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Ronsen O, Lea T, Bahr R, Pedersen BK. Enhanced plasma IL-6 and IL-1ra responses to repeated vs. single bouts of prolonged cycling in elite athletes. J Appl Physiol (1985) 2002; 92:2547-53. [PMID: 12015372 DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.01263.2001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The impact of repeated bouts of exercise on plasma levels of interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra) was examined. Nine well-trained men participated in four different 24-h trials: Long [two bouts of exercise, at 0800-0915 and afternoon exercise (Ex-A), separated by 6 h]; Short (two bouts, at 1100-1215 and Ex-A, separated by 3 h); One (single bout performed at the same Ex-A as second bout in prior trials); and Rest (no exercise). All exercise bouts were performed on a cycle ergometer at 75% of maximal O(2) uptake and lasted 75 min. Peak IL-6 observed at the end of Ex-A was significantly higher in Short (8.8 +/- 1.3 pg/ml) than One (5.2 +/- 0.7 pg/ml) but not compared with Long (5.9 +/- 1.2 pg/ml). Peak IL-1ra observed 1 h postexercise was significantly higher in Short (1,774 +/- 373 pg/ml) than One (302 +/- 53 pg/ml) but not compared with Long (1,276 +/- 451 pg/ml). We conclude that, when a second bout of endurance exercise is performed after only 3 h of recovery, IL-6 and IL-1ra responses are elevated. This may be linked to muscle glycogen depletion.
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- Ola Ronsen
- Norwegian Olympic Sports Center, Norway.
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