Immune Function During and After 60 min of Moderate Exercise Wearing Protective Clothing

Abstract

As exercise while wearing protective clothing exacerbates body heat storage, compared to exercise in the heat, and as exercise alters immune responses, it appeared interesting to examine immune and stress responses while wearing protective clothing during moderate exercise. Methods: Eight subjects completed two bouts of exercise at 45% VO2 max in a thermo neutral environment: once while wearing shorts only (Control trial, CON) and again while wearing protective clothing (PRO). Venous blood samples were taken to analyze TNF-a mRNA by RT-PCR in LPS simulated blood, plasma catecholamines, and cortisol. Blood cell count was analyzed by flow cytometry. Rectal temperature (Tre) was monitored continuously.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA490511

Entities

People

  • Andre Peinnequin
  • Antonia Alonso
  • Bruno Melin
  • Chantal Jimenez
  • Jacques Mathieu
  • Robert Carter Iii.

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Blood
  • Blood Cells
  • Catecholamines
  • Cell Count
  • Cells
  • Clothing
  • Cortisol
  • Environment
  • Protective Clothing

Readers

  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Immunology and Pathology