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Prolonged physical training decreases mRNA levels of glucocorticoid receptor and inflammatory genes.
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Hormone research in paediatrics [Horm Res Paediatr] 2010; Vol. 74 (1), pp. 6-14. Date of Electronic Publication: 2010 Apr 20. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Background/aims: Prolonged physical exercise induces adaptive alterations in the hypothalamic-pituitary axis, increasing cortisol metabolism, and reducing cortisol synthesis and glucocorticoid sensitivity. The mechanisms responsible for this relative glucocorticoid resistance remain unknown but may involve expression of genes encoding glucocorticoid receptor (GR) and/or inflammatory molecules of nuclear factor kappa B1 (NFkB1) signaling pathway and cytokines. This study aimed to determine the impact of prolonged physical training on the expression of genes involved in glucocorticoid action and inflammatory response.<br />Methods: Normal sedentary male cadets of the Brazilian Air Force Academy were submitted to 6 weeks of standardized physical training. Eighteen of 29 initially selected cadets were able to fully complete the training program. Fasting glucose, insulin and cortisol levels, cytokine concentration and the expression of genes encoding GR, NFkB1, inhibitor of NFkB1 and IkB kinase A were determined before and after the training period.<br />Results: Prolonged physical exercise reduced the basal cortisol levels and the percent cortisol reduction after dexamethasone. These findings were associated with a significant reduction in the mRNA levels of GR (6.3%), NFkB1 (63%), inhibitor of NFkB1 (25%) and IkB kinase A (46%) with concomitant reduction in cytokine concentrations (ELISA).<br />Conclusions: Prolonged physical training decreases the glucocorticoid sensitivity and the mRNA levels of the GR gene combined with decreased mRNA of genes related to the NFkB pathway.<br /> (Copyright 2010 S. Karger AG, Basel.)
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- Adolescent
Blood Glucose physiology
Body Composition physiology
Cytokines genetics
Cytokines physiology
Glucocorticoids physiology
Humans
Hydrocortisone physiology
Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System physiology
I-kappa B Kinase genetics
I-kappa B Kinase physiology
Insulin blood
Insulin physiology
Male
NF-kappa B genetics
NF-kappa B physiology
Pituitary-Adrenal System physiology
RNA, Messenger genetics
Receptors, Glucocorticoid biosynthesis
Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
Statistics, Nonparametric
Young Adult
Physical Fitness physiology
RNA, Messenger metabolism
Receptors, Glucocorticoid genetics
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1663-2826
- Volume :
- 74
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Hormone research in paediatrics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 20407229
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000313586