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Park HY, Jung WS, Kim SW, Kim J, Lim K. Effects of Interval Training Under Hypoxia on Hematological Parameters, Hemodynamic Function, and Endurance Exercise Performance in Amateur Female Runners in Korea. Front Physiol 2022; 13:919008. [PMID: 35665230 PMCID: PMC9158122 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.919008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Interval training under hypoxia (IHT) is commonly used to enhance endurance exercise performance. However, previous studies examining hematologic changes related to the immune system that affect health and conditioning are lacking. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of IHT for 6-weeks on hematological parameters, hemodynamic function, and endurance exercise performance in amateur Korean female runners. Twenty healthy amateur Korean female runners (age: 24.85 ± 3.84 years) were equally assigned to normoxic training group (NTG) for interval training under normoxia (760 mmHg) and hypoxic training group (HTG) for interval training under hypobaric hypoxia (526 mmHg, 3000 m simulated altitude) according to their body composition and endurance exercise performance. All participants performed 120-min of training sessions, consisting of 20-min of warm-up, 60-min of interval training, and 20-min of cool-down. The training program was performed 3-days per week for 6-weeks. Warm-up and cool-down were performed for 20-min at 60% maximal heart rate (HRmax). The interval training sessions comprised 10 repetitions of interval exercise (5-min of exercise corresponding to 90–95% HRmax and 1-min of rest) on a treadmill. All participants underwent measurements of hematological parameters, hemodynamic function, and endurance exercise performance before and after training. Both groups showed a significant increase in erythropoietin (EPO) level and a decrease in monocyte abundance, with EPO showing a greater increase in the HTG than in the NTG. B cell abundance significantly increased in the NTG; hematocrit and neutrophil counts significantly increased, and lymphocyte counts significantly decreased in the HTG. The HTG showed a significant improvement in oxygen uptake, stroke volume index, and end-diastolic volume index compared to the NTG. In addition, both groups showed significant improvements in heart rate, end-systolic volume index, and cardiac output index. The maximal oxygen uptake and 3000 m time trial record were significantly improved in both groups, and the HTG showed a tendency to improve more than the NTG. In conclusion, the IHT was effective in enhancing endurance exercise performance through improved hemodynamic function. Furthermore, hematological parameters of immune system showed a normal range before and after training and were not negatively affected.
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- Hun-Young Park
- Department of Sports Medicine and Science, Graduate School, Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea
- Physical Activity and Performance Institute (PAPI), Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Science, Graduate School, Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea
- Physical Activity and Performance Institute (PAPI), Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Science, Graduate School, Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea
- Physical Activity and Performance Institute (PAPI), Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Science, Graduate School, Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea
- Physical Activity and Performance Institute (PAPI), Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Science, Graduate School, Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea
- Physical Activity and Performance Institute (PAPI), Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea
- Department of Physical Education, Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea
- *Correspondence: Kiwon Lim,
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Jung WS, Kim SW, Park HY. Interval Hypoxic Training Enhances Athletic Performance and Does Not Adversely Affect Immune Function in Middle- and Long-Distance Runners. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17061934. [PMID: 32188027 PMCID: PMC7143158 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17061934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Revised: 03/13/2020] [Accepted: 03/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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This study evaluated the effects of intermittent interval training in hypoxic conditions for six weeks compared with normoxic conditions, on hemodynamic function, autonomic nervous system (ANS) function, immune function, and athletic performance in middle- and long-distance runners. Twenty athletes were divided into normoxic training (normoxic training group (NTG); n = 10; residing and training at sea level) and hypoxic training (hypoxic training group (HTG); n = 10; residing at sea level but training in 526-mmHg hypobaric hypoxia) groups. All dependent variables were measured before, and after, training. The training frequency was 90 min, 3 d per week for six weeks. Body composition showed no significant difference between the two groups. However, the HTG showed more significantly improved athletic performance (e.g., maximal oxygen uptake). The hemodynamic function (e.g., oxygen uptake, oxygen pulse, and cardiac output) during submaximal exercise and ANS function (e.g., standard deviation and root mean square of successive differences, high frequency, and low/high frequency) improved more in the HTG. Immune function parameters were stable within the normal range before and after training in both groups. Therefore, hypoxic training was more effective in enhancing athletic performance, and improving hemodynamic and ANS function; further, it did not adversely affect immune function in competitive runners.
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- Won-Sang Jung
- Physical Activity and Performance Institute, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Korea; (W.-S.J.); (S.-W.K.)
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- Physical Activity and Performance Institute, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Korea; (W.-S.J.); (S.-W.K.)
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- Physical Activity and Performance Institute, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Korea; (W.-S.J.); (S.-W.K.)
- Department of Sports Medicine and Science, Graduate School, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +(82)-2-2049-6035
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Effects of 2-Week Exercise Training in Hypobaric Hypoxic Conditions on Exercise Performance and Immune Function in Korean National Cycling Athletes with Disabilities: A Case Report. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17030861. [PMID: 32019079 PMCID: PMC7037344 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17030861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2020] [Revised: 01/29/2020] [Accepted: 01/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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We aimed to evaluate the effects of a 2-week exercise training program in hypobaric hypoxic conditions on exercise performance and immune function in Korean national cycling athletes with disabilities. Six Korean national cycling athletes with disabilities participated in exercise training consisting of continuous aerobic exercise and anaerobic interval exercise in hypobaric hypoxic conditions. The exercise training frequency was 60 min (5 days per week for 2 weeks). Before and after the exercise training, exercise performance and immune function were measured in all athletes. Regarding the exercise performance parameters, the 3-km time trial significantly decreased and blood lactate levels after the 3-km time trial test significantly increased by exercise training in hypobaric hypoxic conditions. Regarding the oxygen-transporting capacity, significant differences were not observed. Regarding immune function, the number of leukocytes and natural killer cells significantly decreased and that of eosinophils, B cells, and T cells significantly increased. These results indicated that our 2-week hypoxic training showed the potential to improve exercise performance in Korean national disabled athletes. However, the effects of our hypoxic training method on immune function remained unclear.
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Wang C, Jiang H, Duan J, Chen J, Wang Q, Liu X, Wang C. Exploration of Acute Phase Proteins and Inflammatory Cytokines in Early Stage Diagnosis of Acute Mountain Sickness. High Alt Med Biol 2018; 19:170-177. [PMID: 29608374 DOI: 10.1089/ham.2017.0126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Wang, Chi, Hui Jiang, Jinyan Duan, Jingwen Chen, Qi Wang, Xiaoting Liu, and Chengbin Wang. Exploration of acute phase proteins and inflammatory cytokines in early stage diagnosis of acute mountain sickness. High Alt Med Biol. 19:170-177, 2018. BACKGROUND Early diagnosis of acute mountain sickness (AMS) is currently based on personal appreciation of the severity of symptoms. A more objective method to diagnose AMS is required. Inflammatory cytokines and acute phase proteins have been reported to be different at high altitude. METHODS A total of 104 male soldiers rapidly ascending from Beijing (20-60 m) to Germu, Qinghai (3200 m), were divided into AMS group and non-AMS group according to the Lake Louis Score system. Blood pressure, pulse rate, and oxygen saturation were measured. Forty-nine blood samples were collected before and on the 3rd day after ascending to the high altitude. Serum haptoglobin (Hp), transferrin (Tf), and complement C3 were detected by immune scattered nephelometry, whereas serum interleukin-1beta (IL-1β), IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were detected by chemical luminescence immunity analyzer. The sensitivity, specificity, and receiver operating characteristic curve were evaluated. Youden index with the maximum value was used to determine cutoff values of each parameter. Logistic regression was performed to determine the diagnostic efficiency of combination of three cytokines. RESULTS Differences of physical indexes between AMS group and non-AMS group were of no statistical significance. In AMS group, serum Tf significantly increased while Hp decreased when compared with non-AMS group. Serum IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α were higher in the AMS group than in the non-AMS group. The cutoff values for Tf, Hp, IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α were 263.5 mg/dL, 119.35 mg/dL, 6.2 pg/mL, 15.05 pg/mL, and 18.35 pg/mL, respectively. Area under the curve (AUC) of combining three cytokines together was higher than AUC of each cytokine separately. CONCLUSIONS Acute phase proteins and inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α) show significant changes between the AMS group and the non-AMS group. Combination of inflammatory cytokines or acute phase proteins improves the specificity for diagnosis of AMS. This might provide objective indexes for scanning and screening individuals susceptible to AMS in the early stage of rapid ascending.
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- Chi Wang
- 1 Department of Clinical Laboratory, People's Liberation Army General Hospital , Beijing, China
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- 2 Department of Hyperbaric Chamber, People's Liberation Army General Hospital , Beijing, China
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- 1 Department of Clinical Laboratory, People's Liberation Army General Hospital , Beijing, China
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- 2 Department of Hyperbaric Chamber, People's Liberation Army General Hospital , Beijing, China
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- 3 Outpatient Department of Chinese People's Liberation Army Aviation School , Beijing, China
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- 1 Department of Clinical Laboratory, People's Liberation Army General Hospital , Beijing, China
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- 1 Department of Clinical Laboratory, People's Liberation Army General Hospital , Beijing, China
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Woods DR, O'Hara JP, Boos CJ, Hodkinson PD, Tsakirides C, Hill NE, Jose D, Hawkins A, Phillipson K, Hazlerigg A, Arjomandkhah N, Gallagher L, Holdsworth D, Cooke M, Green NDC, Mellor A. Markers of physiological stress during exercise under conditions of normoxia, normobaric hypoxia, hypobaric hypoxia, and genuine high altitude. Eur J Appl Physiol 2017; 117:893-900. [PMID: 28299447 PMCID: PMC5388721 DOI: 10.1007/s00421-017-3573-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2016] [Accepted: 02/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Purpose To investigate whether there is a differential response at rest and following exercise to conditions of genuine high altitude (GHA), normobaric hypoxia (NH), hypobaric hypoxia (HH), and normobaric normoxia (NN). Method Markers of sympathoadrenal and adrenocortical function [plasma normetanephrine (PNORMET), metanephrine (PMET), cortisol], myocardial injury [highly sensitive cardiac troponin T (hscTnT)], and function [N-terminal brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP)] were evaluated at rest and with exercise under NN, at 3375 m in the Alps (GHA) and at equivalent simulated altitude under NH and HH. Participants cycled for 2 h [15-min warm-up, 105 min at 55% Wmax (maximal workload)] with venous blood samples taken prior (T0), immediately following (T120) and 2-h post-exercise (T240). Results Exercise in the three hypoxic environments produced a similar pattern of response with the only difference between environments being in relation to PNORMET. Exercise in NN only induced a rise in PNORMET and PMET. Conclusion Biochemical markers that reflect sympathoadrenal, adrenocortical, and myocardial responses to physiological stress demonstrate significant differences in the response to exercise under conditions of normoxia versus hypoxia, while NH and HH appear to induce broadly similar responses to GHA and may, therefore, be reasonable surrogates.
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- David Richard Woods
- Royal Centre for Defence Medicine, Birmingham, UK. .,Research Institute, for Sport, Physical Activity and Leisure, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK. .,University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. .,Northumbria and Newcastle NHS Trusts, Wansbeck General and Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, UK.
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- Research Institute, for Sport, Physical Activity and Leisure, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK
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- Research Institute, for Sport, Physical Activity and Leisure, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK.,Department of Cardiology, Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Poole, UK.,Department of Postgraduate Medical Education, Bournemouth University, Poole, UK
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- Research Institute, for Sport, Physical Activity and Leisure, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK
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- Royal Centre for Defence Medicine, Birmingham, UK.,Imperial College London, London, UK.,Charing Cross Hospital, London, UK
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- Pathology, Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Poole, UK
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- Pathology, Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Poole, UK
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- Department of Biochemistry, Freeman Hospital, Freeman Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Research Institute, for Sport, Physical Activity and Leisure, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK
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- Research Institute, for Sport, Physical Activity and Leisure, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK
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- Royal Centre for Defence Medicine, Birmingham, UK.,Research Institute, for Sport, Physical Activity and Leisure, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK.,James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW, UK
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Wang C, Yan M, Jiang H, Wang Q, Guan X, Chen J, Wang C. Protective effects of puerarin on acute lung and cerebrum injury induced by hypobaric hypoxia via the regulation of aquaporin (AQP) via NF-κB signaling pathway. Int Immunopharmacol 2016; 40:300-309. [PMID: 27643664 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2016.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2016] [Revised: 09/06/2016] [Accepted: 09/13/2016] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Hypobaric hypoxia, frequently encountered at high altitude, may lead to lung and cerebrum injury. Our study aimed to investigate whether puerarin could exert ameliorative effects on rats exposed to hypobaric hypoxia via regulation of aquaporin (AQP) and NF-κB signaling pathway in lung and cerebrum. MATERIALS AND METHODS 40 Sprague Dawley rats were divided into four groups (normal control group, hypobaric hypoxia group, puerarin group and dexamethasone group). Wet/dry ratio, blood gas, pathological changes of lung and cerebrum and spatial memory were observed in each group. Inflammatory cytokines in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) were determined with ELISA and expression of AQP1, AQP4, NF-κB signaling pathway in lung and cerebrum with western blot RESULTS: Puerarin showed significant preventative effects on tissue injury and behavioral changes, as evidenced by histopathological findings and Morris water maze. In addition, levels of inflammatory cytokines in BALF decreased in the two preventative groups compared with those of hypobaric hypoxia group. AQP in lung and cerebrum increased under the condition of hypobaric hypoxia while was down regulated in both two preventative groups. NF-κB and IκB was also inhibited by puerarin. CONCLUSION Our study suggested that lung and cerebrum injury, increased inflammatory cytokines in BALF and increased AQP1, AQP4 and NF-κB signaling pathway occurred under the condition of hypobaric hypoxia. Moreover, puerarin could prevent lung and cerebrum injury of rats exposed to hypobaric hypoxia via down-regulation of inflammatory cytokines, AQP1 and AQP4 expression and NF-κB signaling pathway.
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- Chi Wang
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, PLA General Hospital, 100853 Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hyperbaric Chamber, PLA General Hospital, 100853 Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hyperbaric Chamber, PLA General Hospital, 100853 Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Outpatient Department of Chinese People's Liberation Army Aviation School, 101023 Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hyperbaric Chamber, PLA General Hospital, 100853 Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hyperbaric Chamber, PLA General Hospital, 100853 Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, PLA General Hospital, 100853 Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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Yilmaz A, Ratka J, Rohm I, Pistulli R, Goebel B, Asadi Y, Petri A, Kiehntopf M, Figulla HR, Jung C. Decrease in circulating plasmacytoid dendritic cells during short-term systemic normobaric hypoxia. Eur J Clin Invest 2016; 46:115-22. [PMID: 25652640 DOI: 10.1111/eci.12416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2014] [Accepted: 01/31/2015] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND During exposure to high altitude, the immune system is altered. During hypoxia, an increase in interleukin (IL)-6 and high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), and an increase in natural killer cells and decrease in T cells in blood was shown. However, the impact of hypoxia on dendritic cells has not been investigated yet. MATERIAL AND METHODS Twelve healthy volunteers were subjected to a transient normobaric hypoxia for 6·5 h simulating an oxygen concentration at 5500 m. During exposure to hypoxia, blood samples were collected and analysed by flow cytometrical cell sorting (FACS) for circulating myeloid (mDCs) and plasmacytoid (pDCs) DCs. Serum levels of IL-6 and tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-α were analysed. In a cell culture hypoxia chamber, blood samples were subjected to the same hypoxia and analysed regarding DCs. RESULTS Exposure to normobaric hypoxia induced a significant decrease in circulating pDCs about 45% (P = 0·001) but not of mDC compared to baseline normoxia. Furthermore, we observed a significant increase of TNF-α about 340% (P = 0·03) and of IL-6 about 286% (P = 0·002). In cell culture experiments exposure of blood to hypoxia led to no significant changes in DCs, so that a direct cytotoxic effect was excluded. During hypoxia, we observed a transient increase in stromal-derived factor 1 (SDF-1) which is important for pDC tissue recruitment. CONCLUSIONS We show a significant decrease in circulating pDCs during hypoxia in parallel to a pro-inflammatory response. Further studies are necessary to evaluate whether the decrease in circulating pDCs might be the result of an enhanced tissue recruitment.
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- Atilla Yilmaz
- Internal Medicine II, Elisabeth Hospital Schmalkalden, Schmalkalden, Germany
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- Clinic for Internal Medicine I, University Hospital of Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Clinic for Internal Medicine I, University Hospital of Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Clinic for Internal Medicine I, University Hospital of Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Clinic for Internal Medicine I, University Hospital of Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Clinic for Internal Medicine I, University Hospital of Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Clinic for Internal Medicine I, University Hospital of Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry & Laboratory Medicine, University Hospital of Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Clinic for Internal Medicine I, University Hospital of Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Clinic for Internal Medicine I, University Hospital of Jena, Jena, Germany
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Souza JFTD, Giampá SQDC, Lemos VDA, Santos SAD, Silva ETD, De Mello MT, Tufik S, Santos RVTD, Antunes HKM. Exercise performed at hypoxia influences mood state and anxiety symptoms. MOTRIZ: REVISTA DE EDUCACAO FISICA 2015. [DOI: 10.1590/s1980-65742015000200008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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During hypoxia conditions, psychological states can be worsened. However, little information is available regarding the effect of physical exercise performed in hypoxia conditions on mood state and anxiety symptoms. The aim of the present study was to elucidate the acute effect of moderate physical exercise performed at hypoxia on mood states and anxiety symptoms in healthy young subjects. Ten volunteers were subjected to the following conditions: a normoxic condition (NC) and a hypoxic condition (HC). They performed 45 min of physical exercise. Their anxiety symptoms and mood states were evaluated at the initial time point as well as immediately following and 30 and 60 min after the exercise session. Our results showed a significant increase in post-exercise anxiety symptoms and a significant decrease in mood scores immediately after and 30 min after exercise performed in the HC. Moderate physical activity performed at hypoxia condition increased post-exercise anxiety and worsened mood state.
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Allam G, Alsulaimani AA, Alghamdi H, Alswat H, Edrees BM, Ahmad I, Nasr A. Changes in the levels of cytokines in both diabetic/non-diabetic type I children living in a moderate altitude area in Saudi Arabia. High Alt Med Biol 2014; 15:380-7. [PMID: 25167161 DOI: 10.1089/ham.2014.1001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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The aim of the present study was to investigate the possible effects of living in moderate altitude area on pro/anti-inflammatory cytokines profile (IFN-γ, TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β, IL-10, and IL-4) among type I diabetic (T1D) and non- T1D children compared with those living at sea level area. A prospective clinical study was carried out at pediatric outpatient endocrine clinics in Taif City, which is a moderate altitude area in Saudi Arabia, that stands about 1800-2000 meters above sea-level; and in Mecca City, which is a sea level area, that lies in the middle west of Saudi Arabia. Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) percentage was estimated and cytokine measurements were performed in sera by flow cytometry using Cytometric Bead Array (CBA) technology. In this study we included 600 children who were consecutively enrolled (sex and age were matched). The HbA1c was statistically significantly higher in children living in moderate altitude compared to those living at sea level (overall p<0.001). Furthermore, T1D patients had higher values of serum cytokine levels (IFN-γ, TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β, IL-4, and IL-10) in comparison to non-T1D control group (overall p<0.001). In conclusion, the data of the present study clearly showed that in both T1D and non-T1D children, moderate altitude-natives expressed high HbA1c and both pro-and anti-inflammatory cytokines. Type I diabetic children living in moderate altitude or at sea level showed elevated levels of IFN-γ, TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β, IL-4, and IL-10 than control subjects. Glycemic control in non-diabetic children was affected by living in moderate altitude, however, HbA1c significantly increased in diabetic children living in moderate altitude.
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- Gamal Allam
- 1 High Altitude Research Center, Taif University , Taif, Saudi Arabia
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Can high altitude influence cytokines and sleep? Mediators Inflamm 2013; 2013:279365. [PMID: 23690660 PMCID: PMC3649750 DOI: 10.1155/2013/279365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2012] [Revised: 02/27/2013] [Accepted: 03/21/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The number of persons who relocate to regions of high altitude for work, pleasure, sport, or residence increases every year. It is known that the reduced supply of oxygen (O2) induced by acute or chronic increases in altitude stimulates the body to adapt to new metabolic challenges imposed by hypoxia. Sleep can suffer partial fragmentation because of the exposure to high altitudes, and these changes have been described as one of the responsible factors for the many consequences at high altitudes. We conducted a review of the literature during the period from 1987 to 2012. This work explored the relationships among inflammation, hypoxia and sleep in the period of adaptation and examined a novel mechanism that might explain the harmful effects of altitude on sleep, involving increased Interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), Interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) production from several tissues and cells, such as leukocytes and cells from skeletal muscle and brain.
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Mackenzie R, Maxwell N, Castle P, Brickley G, Watt P. Acute hypoxia and exercise improve insulin sensitivity (S(I) (2*)) in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2011; 27:94-101. [PMID: 21218513 DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.1156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND hypoxia has been shown to increase glucose uptake in skeletal muscle using the contraction-stimulated pathway, independent of the actions of insulin. Yet, the same stress has also been linked with causing insulin resistance and hyperglycaemia. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of acute hypoxia with and without exercise on insulin sensitivity (S(I)(2*) in individuals with type 2 diabetes. METHODS eight type 2 diabetic patients completed 60 min of the following: (1) normoxic rest; (2) hypoxic rest [O(2) = 14.6 (0.4)%]; (3) normoxic exercise and (4) hypoxic exercise [O(2) = 14.6 (0.4)%]. Exercise trials were set at 90% of lactate threshold. Each condition was followed by a labelled intravenous glucose tolerance test to provide estimations of insulin sensitivity (S(I)(2*) and β-cell function. RESULTS Two-compartmental analysis showed that insulin sensitivity (S(I)(2*) was higher following hypoxic rest compared with normoxic rest (p = 0.047). Insulin sensitivity (S(I)(2*) was also higher following hypoxic exercise [4.37 (0.48) × 10(-4) /min (µU/mL)] compared with normoxic exercise [3.24 (0.51) × 10(-4) /min (µU/mL)] (p = 0.048). Acute insulin response to glucose was reduced following hypoxic rest versus normoxic rest (p = 0.014). CONCLUSIONS this study demonstrated that (1) hypoxic-induced improvements in glucose tolerance in the 4 h following exposure can be attributed to improvements in peripheral insulin sensitivity (S( I)(2*) and (2) exercise and hypoxia have an additive effect on insulin sensitivity (S(I)(2*) in type 2 diabetic patients. Acute hypoxia may therefore improve short-term glycaemic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes. The application of these findings in the clinic will require further investigation.
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- Richard Mackenzie
- School of Life Sciences, Department of Human and Health Sciences, University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom.
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Braun B. Effects of high altitude on substrate use and metabolic economy: cause and effect? Med Sci Sports Exerc 2008; 40:1495-500. [PMID: 18614940 DOI: 10.1249/mss.0b013e3181729dd3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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In a variety of experimental models, hypoxia causes a shift in substrate use to favor increased dependence on glucose. One explanation for this phenomenon is a selective advantage derived from the increased metabolic economy (more ATP derived per unit oxygen consumed) that results when glucose is oxidized rather than lipid. In support of this hypothesis, after acclimatization to hypoxia, lower oxygen consumption at a given submaximal workload has often been reported. However, evidence from several experimental models is inconsistent with the idea that the increase in glucose use is causally related to greater metabolic economy.
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- Barry Braun
- Energy Metabolism Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA 01003, USA.
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Mazzeo RS, Dubay A, Kirsch J, Braun B, Butterfield GE, Rock PB, Wolfel EE, Zamudio S, Moore LG. Influence of alpha-adrenergic blockade on the catecholamine response to exercise at 4,300 meters. Metabolism 2003; 52:1471-7. [PMID: 14624409 DOI: 10.1016/s0026-0495(03)00259-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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This investigation examined the influence of alpha-adrenergic blockade on plasma and urinary catecholamine responses to both exercise and high-altitude exposure. Sixteen nonsmoking, eumenorrheic women (age 23.2 +/- 1.4 years, 68.7 +/- 1.0 kg) were studied at sea level and during 12 days of high-altitude exposure (4,300 m). Subjects received either alpha-blockade (prazosin 3 mg/d) or a placebo in a double-blinded, randomized fashion. Resting plasma and 24-hour urine samples were collected periodically throughout the duration of the study. Further, subjects participated in submaximal exercise tests (50 minutes at 50% sea level maximum oxygen consumption [Vo2max]) at Sea level and on days 1 and 12 at altitude. Urinary norepinephrine (NE) excretion rates increased significantly over time at altitude, with blocked subjects having greater values compared to controls. Plasma NE levels increased significantly with chronic altitude exposure compared to sea level and acute hypoxia both at rest and during exercise. NE levels at rest were greater for blocked compared to control subjects during all conditions. Urinary and plasma epinephrine (EPI) levels increased dramatically, with acute altitude exposure returning to sea level values by day 12 of altitude exposure. EPI levels were greater for blocked compared to placebo both at rest and during exercise for all conditions studied. Changes in alpha-adrenergic activity over time at altitude were associated with select metabolic and physiologic adjustments. The presence of alpha-blockade significantly affected these responses during chronic altitude exposure. It was concluded that: (1) alpha-adrenergic blockade elicited a potentiated sympathoadrenal response to the stress of both exercise as well as high-altitude exposure, and (2) the sympathetics, via alpha-adrenergic stimulation, contribute to a number of key adaptations associated with acclimatization to high altitude.
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- Robert S Mazzeo
- Department of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology, University of Colorado, Boulder 80309, USA
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Calbet JAL, Boushel R, Radegran G, Sondergaard H, Wagner PD, Saltin B. Why is VO2 max after altitude acclimatization still reduced despite normalization of arterial O2 content? Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 2003; 284:R304-16. [PMID: 12388462 DOI: 10.1152/ajpregu.00156.2002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 145] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Acute hypoxia (AH) reduces maximal O2 consumption (VO2 max), but after acclimatization, and despite increases in both hemoglobin concentration and arterial O2 saturation that can normalize arterial O2 concentration ([O2]), VO2 max remains low. To determine why, seven lowlanders were studied at VO2 max (cycle ergometry) at sea level (SL), after 9-10 wk at 5,260 m [chronic hypoxia (CH)], and 6 mo later at SL in AH (FiO2 = 0.105) equivalent to 5,260 m. Pulmonary and leg indexes of O2 transport were measured in each condition. Both cardiac output and leg blood flow were reduced by approximately 15% in both AH and CH (P < 0.05). At maximal exercise, arterial [O2] in AH was 31% lower than at SL (P < 0.05), whereas in CH it was the same as at SL due to both polycythemia and hyperventilation. O2 extraction by the legs, however, remained at SL values in both AH and CH. Although at both SL and in AH, 76% of the cardiac output perfused the legs, in CH the legs received only 67%. Pulmonary VO2 max (4.1 +/- 0.3 l/min at SL) fell to 2.2 +/- 0.1 l/min in AH (P < 0.05) and was only 2.4 +/- 0.2 l/min in CH (P < 0.05). These data suggest that the failure to recover VO2 max after acclimatization despite normalization of arterial [O2] is explained by two circulatory effects of altitude: 1) failure of cardiac output to normalize and 2) preferential redistribution of cardiac output to nonexercising tissues. Oxygen transport from blood to muscle mitochondria, on the other hand, appears unaffected by CH.
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- J A L Calbet
- Department of Physical Education, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 35017 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.
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Mazzeo RS, Reeves JT. Adrenergic contribution during acclimatization to high altitude: perspectives from Pikes Peak. Exerc Sport Sci Rev 2003; 31:13-8. [PMID: 12562165 DOI: 10.1097/00003677-200301000-00004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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We have examined the sympathoadrenal responses to both acute and chronic high-altitude exposure at the summit of Pikes Peak, CO, in both men and women. A dissociation between the adrenal medullary response (acute) with that of the sympathetic nervous system (chronic) is observed. Both alpha- and beta-adrenergic contributions to key metabolic and physiologic adjustments to high-altitude exposure are evident.
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- Robert S Mazzeo
- Department of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology, University of Colorado, Boulder 80309, USA.
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Mazzeo RS, Donovan D, Fleshner M, Butterfield GE, Zamudio S, Wolfel EE, Moore LG. Interleukin-6 response to exercise and high-altitude exposure: influence of alpha-adrenergic blockade. J Appl Physiol (1985) 2001; 91:2143-9. [PMID: 11641355 DOI: 10.1152/jappl.2001.91.5.2143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Interleukin-6 (IL-6), an important cytokine involved in a number of biological processes, is consistently elevated during periods of stress. The mechanisms responsible for the induction of IL-6 under these conditions remain uncertain. This study examined the effect of alpha-adrenergic blockade on the IL-6 response to acute and chronic high-altitude exposure in women both at rest and during exercise. Sixteen healthy, eumenorrheic women (aged 23.2 +/- 1.4 yr) participated in the study. Subjects received either alpha-adrenergic blockade (prazosin, 3 mg/day) or a placebo in a double-blinded, randomized fashion. Subjects participated in submaximal exercise tests at sea level and on days 1 and 12 at altitude (4,300 m). Resting plasma and 24-h urine samples were collected throughout the duration of the study. At sea level, no differences were found at rest for plasma IL-6 between groups (1.5 +/- 0.2 and 1.2 +/- 0.3 pg/ml for placebo and blocked groups, respectively). On acute ascent to altitude, IL-6 levels increased significantly in both groups compared with sea-level values (57 and 84% for placebo and blocked groups, respectively). After 12 days of acclimatization, IL-6 levels remained elevated for placebo subjects; however, they returned to sea-level values in the blocked group. alpha-Adrenergic blockade significantly lowered the IL-6 response to exercise both at sea level (46%) and at altitude (42%) compared with placebo. A significant correlation (P = 0.004) between resting IL-6 and urinary norepinephrine excretion rates was found over the course of time while at altitude. In conclusion, the results indicate a role for alpha-adrenergic regulation of the IL-6 response to the stress of both short-term moderate-intensity exercise and hypoxia.
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- R S Mazzeo
- Department of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309, USA.
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Roach R. Mountain medicine citations. High Alt Med Biol 2001; 2:305-8. [PMID: 11443011 DOI: 10.1089/152702901750265404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022] Open
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Mazzeo RS, Carroll JD, Butterfield GE, Braun B, Rock PB, Wolfel EE, Zamudio S, Moore LG. Catecholamine responses to alpha-adrenergic blockade during exercise in women acutely exposed to altitude. J Appl Physiol (1985) 2001; 90:121-6. [PMID: 11133901 DOI: 10.1152/jappl.2001.90.1.121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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We have previously documented the importance of the sympathetic nervous system in acclimatizing to high altitude in men. The purpose of this investigation was to determine the extent to which alpha-adrenergic blockade affects the sympathoadrenal responses to exercise during acute high-altitude exposure in women. Twelve eumenorrheic women (24.7 +/- 1.3 yr, 70.6 +/- 2.6 kg) were studied at sea level and on day 2 of high-altitude exposure (4,300-m hypobaric chamber) in either their follicular or luteal phase. Subjects performed two graded-exercise tests at sea level (on separate days) on a bicycle ergometer after 3 days of taking either a placebo or an alpha-blocker (3 mg/day prazosin). Subjects also performed two similar exercise tests while at altitude. Effectiveness of blockade was determined by phenylephrine challenge. At sea level, plasma norepinephrine levels during exercise were 48% greater when subjects were alpha-blocked compared with their placebo trial. This difference was only 25% when subjects were studied at altitude. Plasma norepinephrine values were significantly elevated at altitude compared with sea level but to a greater extent for the placebo ( upward arrow 59%) vs. blocked ( upward arrow 35%) trial. A more dramatic effect of both altitude ( upward arrow 104% placebo vs. 95% blocked) and blockade ( upward arrow 50% sea level vs. 44% altitude) was observed for plasma epinephrine levels during exercise. No phase differences were observed across any condition studied. It was concluded that alpha-adrenergic blockade 1) resulted in a compensatory sympathoadrenal response during exercise at sea level and altitude, and 2) this effect was more pronounced for plasma epinephrine.
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- R S Mazzeo
- Department of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309, USA
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