Abstract. In this study, we have attempted to verify whether a single bout of strenuous exercise performed by sedentary healthy individuals may interfere with the mechanisms controlling platelet sensitivity through exercise-related modi cations of plasma oxidant/antioxidant equilibrium. Strenuous exercise resulted in an increased ADP- and collagen-evoked platelet aggregation associated with modi ed membrane uidity and ion homeostasis. We also observed an enhanced plasma accumulation of secondary products of lipid peroxidation together with an increased susceptibility of low density lipoprotein (LDL) to in vitro oxidation and a decreased total plasma antioxidant potential. Notably, an acute elevation of nitrite/nitrate (NO ) amount was detected in plasma, whilst a decreased NO content was measured in platelets. Findings of the current study suggest that oxidative stress induced by acute strenuous exertion may interfere with platelet responsiveness by promoting ox-LDL-mediated platelet activation and by decreasing platelet-derived nitric oxide bioactivity.

Possible involvement of oxidative stress in exercise-mediated platelet activation

TOZZI, MARIA GIULIANA;
2004-01-01

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Abstract. In this study, we have attempted to verify whether a single bout of strenuous exercise performed by sedentary healthy individuals may interfere with the mechanisms controlling platelet sensitivity through exercise-related modi cations of plasma oxidant/antioxidant equilibrium. Strenuous exercise resulted in an increased ADP- and collagen-evoked platelet aggregation associated with modi ed membrane uidity and ion homeostasis. We also observed an enhanced plasma accumulation of secondary products of lipid peroxidation together with an increased susceptibility of low density lipoprotein (LDL) to in vitro oxidation and a decreased total plasma antioxidant potential. Notably, an acute elevation of nitrite/nitrate (NO ) amount was detected in plasma, whilst a decreased NO content was measured in platelets. Findings of the current study suggest that oxidative stress induced by acute strenuous exertion may interfere with platelet responsiveness by promoting ox-LDL-mediated platelet activation and by decreasing platelet-derived nitric oxide bioactivity.
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