SALIVARY ANTIMICROBIAL PROTEIN RESPONSE TO PROLONGED RUNNING

Prolonged exercise may compromise immunity through a reduction of salivary antimicrobial proteins (AMPs). Salivary IgA (IgA) has been extensively studied, but little is known about the effect of acute, prolonged exercise on AMPs including lysozyme (Lys) and lactoferrin (Lac). Objective: To determ...

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Main Authors: Suzanne Schneider, Karol Dokladny, Cheryl Gourley, Matthew Kuennen, Trevor L Gillum
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Termedia Publishing House 2013-01-01
Series:Biology of Sport
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Online Access:http://journals.indexcopernicus.com/fulltxt.php?ICID=1029814