The level of pro-inflammatory cytokines and reactive oxygen species in wrestlers compared to non-athletes
Journal Title: Journal of Combat Sports and Martial Arts - Year 2010, Vol 1, Issue 2
Abstract
[b]Introduction. [/b]The ability of exercise to modulate immune response through cytokine production has prompted some researchers to explore the effects of training on immune status. However, few studies have looked at pro-inflammatory cytokines response and its relation with reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation in professional training activity. The aim of the present study was to investigate the plasma concentration of cytokines including IL-1β and TNFα, and their relation with muscle damage, hydrogen peroxides (H2O2) and markers of ROS activity (lipid peroxides LPO and protein carbonyls PC) in wrestlers compared to nonathletes.[b]Material and methods. [/b]Nineteen wrestlers, members of national team, participated in the study. The athletes were observed during the preparatory period (January). Twenty healthy and untrained males made a reference group.[b]Results. [/b]The comparative study has shown the significantly higher level of creatine kinase (CK) and H2O2 as well as cytokines TNFα and IL-1β in wrestlers then non-athletes. LPO and PC concentrations tended to lower values in wrestlers but the differences between groups were not significant. There also was observed the high correlation between CK activity and TNFα concentration (r=0.912, P<0.001).[b]Conclusions. [/b]The study has demonstrated the significant effect of sport training on plasma level of hydrogen peroxide and pro-inflammatory cytokines as well as the relationships between muscle damage and TNFα.
Authors and Affiliations
Anna Kasperska, Piotr Żurek, Agnieszka Zembroń-Łacny
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