Contraction-Induced Oxidants as Mediators of Adaptation and Damage in Skeletal Muscle

David M. Pattwell, Malcolm J. Jackson

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    Abstract

    Contracting skeletal muscle generates reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (ROS) that can induce changes in gene expression or cell damage depending upon the pattern of production and the endogenous protective systems. The hypothesis is presented that skeletal muscle uses contraction-induced ROS as signals to induce adaptive responses including maintenance of oxidant homeostasis and prevention of oxidative damage.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)14-18
    Number of pages4
    JournalExercise and Sport Sciences Reviews
    Volume32
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Jan 2004

    Keywords

    • Antioxidants
    • Free radicals
    • Gene expression
    • Oxidant homeostasis
    • Training

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