Abstract
Neutrophil numbers and function (oxidative burst) were assessed in peripheral blood and oral samples before and after prolonged exercise. Blood neutrophil count increased (~3.5-fold, P < 0.001) and function decreased (30% ± 19% decrease, P = 0.005) postexercise. Oral neutrophil count (P = 0.392) and function (P = 0.334) were unchanged. Agreement between oral and blood neutrophil function responses to exercise was poor. These findings highlight the importance of studying neutrophils within various compartments/sample types.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 298-301 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 20 Nov 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cycling
- Exercise immunology
- Host defence
- Immune
- Oxidative burst
- Phagocyte
- Saliva
- URTI