2010 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
The effect of physical activity on immune senescence in elderly
| Project/Area Number |
21700705
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Research Field |
Applied health science
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| Research Institution | Waseda University |
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Principal Investigator |
SHIMIZU Kazuhiro Waseda University, スポーツ科学学術院, 助手 (00508286)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2009 – 2010
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| Keywords | 運動 / 免疫機能 / 加齢 |
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| Research Abstract |
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of physical activity including exercise on immune function in elderly individuals.
Intensive exercise increased salivary defensin secretion in young individuals, suggesting defensin might response to exercise In elderly individuals, free-living daily physical activity might increase salivary defensin secretion. Consequently, physical activity might enhance immune function in elderly people.
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