Introduction Lysozyme is one of the salivary antimicrobial proteins which act as the “first line
of defence” at the mucosal surface. The effects of prolonged exercise in the hot and cool …

Lysozyme is one of the salivary antimicrobial proteins (AMP) which act as a defence at the
mucosal surface. While in adult athletes, a decrease in salivary lysozyme (SLys) levels has …

An increase in salivary leukocytes may contribute to the exercise-induced increase in
salivary antimicrobial proteins (AMPs). However, exercise-induced changes in salivary …

Exhaustive exercise in a hot environment can impair performance. Higher epinephrine
plasma levels occur during exercise in heat, indicating greater sympathetic activity. This …

This study aims to determine the effects of prolonged exercise in the heat (31 C) and cool
(18 C) environments on salivary Immunoglobulin A (SIgA) among recreational athletes …

This investigation compared the effects of external pre-cooling and mid-exercise cooling
methods on running time trial performance and associated physiological responses. Nine …

Depressed oral respiratory mucosal immunity and increased incidence of upper respiratory
symptoms are commonly reported after bouts of prolonged exercise. The current study …

Methods Ten males recreational runners were randomised to three running trials with a 1
week recovery period between the trials. Each trial involved running at 75% maximum heart …

Prolonged strenuous exercise is commonly reported to depress oral-respiratory immune
status and increase the incidence of upper respiratory symptoms. This novel investigation …

The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that intermittent supramaximal running
would be negatively affected when performed in a hot humid environment. Twelve physically …