Table I.
Serum cytokine levels of the subjects.
| Time-point | IFN-γ (IU/ml) | IL-2 (U/ml) | IL-6 (pg/ml) | TNF-α (pg/ml) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before exercise program | ||||
| Rest | 0.25±0.05 | 0.53±0.02 | 20.58±4.13 | 4.04±0.98 |
| Exhaustion | 0.29±0.16 | 0.55±0.07 | 25.05±5.03a | 3.43±0.73 |
| After exercise program | ||||
| Rest | 0.26±0.32 | 0.71±0.10a,b | 16.72±4.72a,b | 4.01±1.07 |
| Exhaustion | 0.27±0.12 | 0.74±0.15a,b | 16.96±4.62a,b | 4.35±1.97 |
Values are presented as mean ± standard deviation. IFN, interferon; IL, interleukin; TNF, tumor necrosis factor.
a
P<0.05 vs. before exercise program, rest
b
P<0.05 vs. before exercise program, exhaustion.