Abstract:Circulatory endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) play an important role in repairing damaged vascular endothelium and preventing cardiovascular diseases. The decrease in level of circulating EPCs in middle-aged and older adults can lead to an increase in cardiovascular events. Researchers have carried out several studies on the effects of aerobic exercise on circulating EPCs in middle-aged and older adults, but the results vary from one study to another. The aim of this study therefore is to systematically eval… Show more
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