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SUMMARY OF GENE CHANGES IN THORACIC AND LUMBAR REGION WITH VOLUNTARY EXERCISE
| Cellular Function | Thoracic | Lumbar |
|---|---|---|
| Spinal cord development and neuronal positional identity | ↑ and ↓ | |
| Microfilaments and transport | ↑ | |
| Oligodendrocyte development | ↑ | |
| Signaling | ↑ | ↑ |
| Dendritic remodeling | ↑ | |
| Pain | ↑ | ↑ |
| Immune response | ↑ | ↓ |
| Neurotrophic factors | ↑ |
