The Effect of Maximal Aerobic Exercise on Plasma BDNF and BDNF Expression in PBMCs in Obese and Non-Obese Individuals

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Florida Atlantic University
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2016
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2016
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The purpose of this study was to determine if maximal aerobic exercise promotes
BDNF expression in obese individuals. Plasma levels and the expression of BDNF in
PBMCs were examined. 22 participants (10 obese, 12 non-obese) completed a V02max
treadmill test and blood was obtained pre, post, and 1 and 2 hours into exercise recovery.
Plasma and PBMCs were isolated and analyzed for BDNF via ELISA and Western blot
techniques. A significant effect for time was observed for plasma BDNF (P= <0.00 1 ).
Additionally, A significant group-by-time interaction was found from pre-to-RIH for
BDNF expression in PBMCs (P= 0.046). Further, significant correlations were found
between BMI and waist circumference (r= .91, P< 0.001), WHR (r= .51, P= 0.002) and
Pre-to-RlH ratio (r=0.58, P=0.008). Young obese subject's BDNF response to maximal
exercise was consistent with previous studies. Post-exercise BDNF expressed in PBMCs
were significantly higher than rest suggesting immunological-neuroprotective
interactions in the CNS.
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Includes bibliography.

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58 p.
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FA00004664
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Includes bibliography.
Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2016.
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
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2016
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2016
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2016
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2016
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2016
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Maharaj, Arun

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Graduate College
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The Effect of Maximal Aerobic Exercise on Plasma BDNF and BDNF Expression in PBMCs in Obese and Non-Obese Individuals
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2016
2016
Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Fla.

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The Effect of Maximal Aerobic Exercise on Plasma BDNF and BDNF Expression in PBMCs in Obese and Non-Obese Individuals
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The Effect of Maximal Aerobic Exercise on Plasma BDNF and BDNF Expression in PBMCs in Obese and Non-Obese Individuals