Exercise and the Immune System

Brolinson, P. Gunnar; Elliott, Dan W.

doi:10.1016/j.csm.2007.04.011

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“…SOD and GPX activity increased after resting (28). Catalase activity did not change with exhaustive exercise, while the intense endurance exercise can increase antioxidant enzyme activity and exhaustive exercise reduces the production of neutrophils superoxide (29). Meanwhile, setting antioxidant defense by reducing lipid peroxidation induced by exercise accompanied the erythrocyte membranes.…”

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confidence: 92%

The Effects of Copenhagen Football Test on Glutathione Reductase and Catalase Activity in Female Football Players

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Background: Changes in oxidative stress in response to vigorous exercise is of prime importance. In this area, the changes of catalase activity and glutathione reductase are very important. However, the results of the activity of antioxidants, particularly in erythrocytes, are not unified. Football is a heavy exercise. Therefore, the present study aimed at analyzing the effects of Copenhagen football test on the glutathione reductase and catalase activity.

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The Effects of Copenhagen Football Test on Glutathione Reductase and Catalase Activity in Female Football Players

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“…Neutrophil and NK counts and salivary IgA concentrations and secretion rates increase after moderate exercise (8,24). A 1989 Runner's World survey revealed that 61% of runners reported fewer upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) after starting running, whereas only 4% reported more (7). Some studies suggest that the incidence of URTI drops 20% to 30% in moderate exercisers compared with sedentary people (9).…”

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“…The innate immune system includes barriers such as the skin, mucous membranes, and nasal hairs. Areas of turbulent airflow, temperature and pH extremes, and debris removal systems, such as the gastrointestinal tract and the mucociliary elevator, also are functional barriers (1,7). The innate immune system also includes infection-fighting cells, such as natural killer (NK) cells and phagocytes, and proteins such as tumor necrosis factor, cytokines, and complement factor (1,8).…”

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Infectious Disease in Athletes

Harris

2011

Current Sports Medicine Reports

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While orthopedic injuries most commonly are associated with sports, infectious diseases cause significant morbidity in athletes. Exercise improves immunity at moderate intensity but impairs immune function at extremes of duration and intensity. Respiratory infections are the most common, but skin, blood borne, sexually transmitted, and even cardiac infections occur. Infectious disease outbreaks are a constant concern. Treatment of such infections resembles those used in the general population. Return to play issues and prevention of infection are especially important in athletes.

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“…Regarding the direct effect of exercise on the immune system, moderate exercise seems to exert a protective effect, whereas repeated bouts of strenuous exercise can result in immune dysfunction (16).…”

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confidence: 99%