Background Persistent inflammation is involved in the pathogenesis of chronic diseases
such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2 DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Aims The aim …

One of the most striking adaptations to exercise is the skeletal muscle hypertrophy that
occurs in response to resistance exercise. A large body of work shows that a mammalian …

Resistance training (RT)-induced skeletal muscle hypertrophy is a highly intricate process.
Despite substantial advances, we are far from understanding exactly how muscle …

Skeletal muscle has recently been identified as an endocrine organ. It has, therefore, been
suggested that cytokines and other peptides that are produced, expressed, and released by …

Skeletal muscle is the largest organ in the body. Skeletal muscles are primarily
characterized by their mechanical activity required for posture, movement, and breathing …

Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a familiar experience for the elite or novice
athlete. Symptoms can range from muscle tenderness to severe debilitating pain. The …

Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage in Humans : American Journal of Physical Medicine &
Rehabilitation Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage in Humans : American Journal of Physical …

Physical activity is associated with a reduced incidence of coronary disease, but the
mechanisms mediating this effect are not defined. There has been considerable recent …

It is now recognized that contracting skeletal muscle may synthesize and release interleukin-
6 (IL-6) into the interstitium as well as into the systemic circulation in response to a bout of …

Exercise-induced muscle damage is a well documented phenomenon particularly resulting
from eccentric exercise. When eccentric exercise is unaccustomed or is performed with an …