| Plasma nitric oxide and iron concentrations in exercised rats are negatively correlated. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 10939641 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of strenuous exercise on plasma nitric oxide and iron (PI) concentrations in rats. The rats were divided into six groups: 3, 6 and 12 months of the exercise (swimming) groups and their corresponding controls. At the end of experimental periods, blood samples were collected to measure plasma NOx (nitrate and nitrite) and iron concentrations and other hematological indices. The correlative analysis of plasma NOx with PI in the exercised and the control rats was performed. The results showed that plasma NOx concentration was significantly greater and PI lower in the 3, 6, and 12 months of the exercise groups compared to their sedentary controls (p < 0.01). However, the duration of strenuous exercise had no significant effect on plasma NOx or PI contents. A negative correlation between plasma NOx and PI levels was found in all three exercise groups (r = -0.750, -0.578, and -0.808 and p < 0.01, 0.05, 0.01 respectively), but not in the sedentary control groups. These results imply that strenuous exercise may lead to an increase in plasma NOx concentration as well as a low iron level. They also suggest the possibility that the increased NO production might be associated with the development of the lower iron status in exercise. |
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Authors:
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D S Xiao; Z M Qian |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Molecular and cellular biochemistry Volume: 208 ISSN: 0300-8177 ISO Abbreviation: Mol. Cell. Biochem. Publication Date: 2000 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-11-15 Completed Date: 2000-12-07 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0364456 Medline TA: Mol Cell Biochem Country: NETHERLANDS |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 163-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Animals Female Hematocrit Hemoglobins Iron / blood* Nitric Oxide / blood*, metabolism Physical Conditioning, Animal* Random Allocation Rats Rats, Sprague-Dawley Statistics as Topic Swimming Time Factors |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Hemoglobins; 10102-43-9/Nitric Oxide; 7439-89-6/Iron |
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