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Evaluation of exercise-induced changes in concentrations of C-reactive protein and serum biochemical values in sled dogs completing a long-distance endurance race.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20919909     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether long-distance endurance exercise in sled dogs causes increases in serum concentrations of C-reactive protein (CRP) and whether such increases are correlated with other markers of the exercise-induced acute-phase response.
ANIMALS: 25 sled dogs.
PROCEDURES: Serum was obtained from 25 sled dogs approximately 48 hours before and immediately after completing a race of 557 km. Serum was analyzed to determine concentrations of CRP and interleukin (IL)-6, and serum biochemical analysis (and iron homeostasis analysis) also was performed.
RESULTS: CRP concentrations increased significantly from a mean±SD concentration of 22.4±16.3 microg/mL before racing to a mean of 263.3±103.8 microg/mL immediately after racing Serum IL-6 concentrations were unchanged; however, there was a modest but significant correlation (r=0.50) between the increase in CRP concentration and an overall decrease in serum albumin concentration, which suggested an inverse relationship between hepatic synthesis of the 2 proteins. Differences in CRP concentrations among teams of dogs revealed that concentrations before racing may be influenced by previous episodes of exercise. Serum iron concentration had only a mild decrease, which may have been attributable to iron-rich diets consumed by the dogs.
CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: CRP concentrations may serve as a potential marker for exercise-induced inflammation. The exact amount of exercise required to induce such a response is unknown, but dogs apparently have a more robust acute-phase response than do humans. Clinical evaluation of CRP concentrations must account for physical activity when those concentrations are used as a potential marker for systemic inflammation.
Authors:
Joseph J Wakshlag; Tracy Stokol; Susan M Geske; Cara E Greger; Craig T Angle; Rob L Gillette
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  American journal of veterinary research     Volume:  71     ISSN:  0002-9645     ISO Abbreviation:  Am. J. Vet. Res.     Publication Date:  2010 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-10-05     Completed Date:  2010-12-28     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0375011     Medline TA:  Am J Vet Res     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1207-13     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853, USA. jw37@cornell.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
C-Reactive Protein / metabolism*
Dogs / blood*,  physiology*
Interleukin-6 / blood,  metabolism
Physical Conditioning, Animal / physiology*
Physical Endurance / physiology*
Sports
Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha / blood,  metabolism
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Interleukin-6; 0/Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha; 9007-41-4/C-Reactive Protein

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