Moderate-intensity exercise alters markers of alternative activation in circulating monocytes in females: a putative role for PPARγ
Author
Ruffino, Jose
Davies, Nia
Morris, Keith
Ludgate, Marian
Zhang, L.
Webb, Richard
Thomas, Andrew
Date
2016-06-23Type
Article
Publisher
Springer Verlag
ISSN
1439-6319
1439-6327 (ESSN)
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Monocytes may be primed towards differentiation into classically activated M1 macrophages or alternatively activated M2 macrophages. M1 macrophages greatly contribute to the inflammation which promotes insulin resistance, whereas M2 macrophages resolve inflammation. We have previously shown that exercise increases M2 marker expression in mixed mononuclear cells, possibly via activation of the nuclear transcription factor PPARγ. However, these effects have not been demonstrated specifically within monocytes. Thus, we aimed to investigate whether moderate-intensity exercise elicited similar effects on monocytic M1/M2 marker expression and PPARγ activity to those reported previously in mononuclear cells, so as to further elucidate the mechanisms by which exercise may alter inflammatory status and, accordingly, prevent insulin resistance.
Journal/conference proceeding
European Journal of Applied Physiology
Citation
Ruffino, J.S., Davies, N.A., Morris, K., Ludgate, M., Zhang, L., Webb, R. and Thomas, A.W. (2016) 'Moderate-intensity exercise alters markers of alternative activation in circulating monocytes in females: a putative role for PPARγ', European Journal of Applied Physiology, pp.1-12.
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This article was published in European Journal of Applied Physiology on 23 June 2016, available paid open access at http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00421-016-3414-y
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Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 InternationalSponsorship
Funded by National Institute for Social Care and Health Research (Grant Number = HS/09/022).
Jose Ruffino and Nia Davies were also recipients of the Welsh Government through Health and Care Research Wales studentships.
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