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dc.contributor.authorAllison, David
dc.date.accessioned2011-10-24T19:37:25Z
dc.date.available2011-10-24T19:37:25Z
dc.date.issued2011-10-24
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10464/3430
dc.description.abstractCytokines have been shown to cause a reduction in nerve conduction when examined using animal models. Such effects, if shown in humans, could result in detrimental effects to physical function during periods heightened systemic cytokine concentrations. The study investigated the acute effects of cytokines on nerve conduction velocity (NCV) and functional measures. Measures were taken under both basal and elevated cytokine concentrations to determine any corresponding changes to NCV. A significant positive correlation was found between the cytokine IL-6 and NCV at 2 hours post-exercise (r=0.606, p=0.048). A significant negative correlation was found between IL-1ra and NCV at 24 hours post-exercise (r=-0.652, p=0.021). A significant positive correlation was also found between IL-1ra and endurance at 1 hour post-exercise (r=0.643, p=0.033). As such, it would seem that IL-6 may potentially act to enhance nerve function while other cytokines such as IL-1ra may have negative effects and reduce NCV.en_US
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.publisherBrock Universityen_US
dc.subjectNCV, Cytokine, SCI,en_US
dc.titleThe acute effects of systemic cytokines on peripheral nerve function in humansen_US
dc.typeElectronic Thesis or Dissertationen
dc.degree.nameM.Sc. Applied Health Sciencesen_US
dc.degree.levelMastersen_US
dc.contributor.departmentApplied Health Sciences Programen_US
dc.degree.disciplineFaculty of Applied Health Sciencesen_US
refterms.dateFOA2021-08-07T02:42:23Z


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