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Zar, Ahmadi, Miri, Abedi, and Salesi: Cytokine Pattern is Affected by Training Intensity in Women Futsal Players
Original Article

Immune Network 2016; 16(2): 109-115.

Published online: 28 April 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4110/in.2016.16.2.109

Cytokine Pattern is Affected by Training Intensity in Women Futsal Players

Abdossaleh Zar1, Fatemeh Ahmadi1, Maryamosadat Miri2, Hassan Ali Abedi3, Mohsen Salesi4

1Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Jahrom University, Jahrom 74135-111, Iran.

2SDH Research Center, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom 74148-46199, Iran.

3Research Centre for Noncommunicable Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom 74148-46199, Iran.

4Department of Exercise Science, Shiraz University, Shiraz 71946-84759, Iran.

Corresponding Author. Maryamosadat Miri. SDH Research Center, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom 74148-46199, Iran. Tel: 989179170313; Fax: 987154440823; amoozesh.miri@yahoo.com

Received 6 December 2015       Revised 22 February 2016       Accepted 14 March 2016

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Abstract

To find the relation between exercise and cytokines, we examined the effect of the training intensity on the levels of cytokines, including interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), interlukine-4 (IL-4) and interlukine-4/interferon-gamma ratio (IL-4/IFN-γ ratio) in female Futsal players. Twelve well-trained female college Futsal players aged 19~22 participated in this study. The athletes completed 30-min of running at 60~65% maximal heart rate [moderate-intensity exercise], and 30-min of running at 75~80% maximal heart rate [high-intensity exercise]. peripheral blood samples were collected 24 h before and 24 h and 48 h after each of the exercise bouts. finding showed that The 30-min bout of moderate-intensity exercise induced a significant increase in IFN-γ (p=0.01) and significant decreases in IL-4 (p=0.001) and IL-4/IFN-γ ratio (p=0.003). And also, 30-min of running at 75~80% maximal heart rate induced increase in IFN-γ (p=0.07) and decreased in IL-4 (p=0.01) and IL-4/IFN-γ ratio (p=0.06) that these changes not significantly. In summary, exercise intensity can effect on the magnitude of changes in cytokines. It seems that moderate intensity exercise enhances cytokine pattern in female college Futsal players.

Keywords: Interferon-gamma, Interlukine-4, IL-4/IFN-γ ratio, Moderate-intensity exercise, High-intensity exercise

Abbreviations

SBP

Systolic Blood Pressure

DBP

Diastolic Blood Pressure

HR

heart rate

BMI

Body Mass Index

INTRODUCTION

As key health effects associated with exercise can be both beneficial (e.g., reduced risk of cardiovascular disease) and harmful (e.g., exercise-induced asthma), researchers are interested in studying the immune response to exercise. It is known that the human immune system as well as other physiological systems, shows significant changes in response to physical activity (1). These effects may well be mediated by the activity of the immune system parameters (2).
Severe epidemic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, obesity and osteoporosis are associated with an increased level of inflammatory cytokines (34). Cytokines, one of the most important products of the immune response, are proteins secreted by immune cells that affect the function of immune cells (5), and also by other cells such as endothelial cells and adiposities (1). Immune responses can be divided into two general categories; Th1 and Th2. Deviation of the immune response toward Th1 can be enhanced cellular immune response and deviation to the Th2 immune response can be enhanced humoral immune response (6). Th1 and Th2 cytokine responses are important that shows the humoral and cellular responses status (5). Th1/Th2 ratio is used as an indicator of changes in the immune system. Interferon gamma and IL-4 are indexes of Th1 and Th2, respectively (7). IFN-γ is secreted by Th1 cells and is involved in cell-mediated immune responses; whereas IL-4 secreted by Th2 cells that regulate humoral immune responses (89). Thus, IL-4/IFN-γ ratio is considered as good measure of immune function (6).
There are several studies were examined the effects of exercise on blood Th1 and Th2 cytokines. Studies showed that cytokine increases in response to exercises while others indicated a decrease (1011). The contradictory results from existing research may in part be explained by the use of a variety of exercise models, subjects, as well as exercise protocols related to intensity and duration. Since gender is a factor affecting the immune system changes (1213), it is also essential to specifically study the immune system effects of various types of exercise in women. Our hypothesis was that exercise can affect the cytokine. Therefore, assuming the exercise intensity can have an effect on the pattern of cytokines; the aim of the study was to investigate the effect of the training intensity on cytokine response in female Futsal players.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Subjects

Twelve well-trained female college Futsal player between 19 and 22 year participated in this study, which had at least six months Futsal training. All participants were informed about the purpose and risks of the study before written, informed consent was obtained. Subjects' history of heart disease - cardiovascular, hypertension, diabetes, smoking or using drugs not specified. During the study, subjects were asked not to participate in any activities other than training. This study was approved by the local ethical committee of Jahrom University of Medical Sciences (June.rec.1393.059).

Maximal Heart Rate

The heart rates of all the participants were recorded for the maximal heart rate calculation using Karvonen method (14) as follows:
HR target=% Intensity (HR max−HR rest)+HR rest

Exercise protocols

Once maximal heart rate was determined, the athletes completed on 30-min of running at 60~65% maximal heart rate [moderate-intensity exercise], and 75~80% maximal heart rate [high-intensity exercise] (Table I). During training, maximal heart rate was measured, as described above, every 5 min throughout the trial to ensure that each athlete was exercising at the correct relative intensity. Both trials were conducted between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.

Cytokine concentrations tests

During each blood sampling, 2 ml of blood sample were collected from the peripheral blood. The separated sera were tested using commercial ELISA kits for the measurement of serum cytokine concentrations. Serum IL-4 was measured by commercial ELISA kit (Orgenium, Finland, REF: IL04001) follows company instruction. It is based on the direct sandwich technique with biotin-Streptavidin, in which two monoclonal antibodies (Ab) are directed against human IL-4. Human IL-4 present in the sample or standard binds to antibodies adsorbed to the micro wells. A biotin conjugated anti-human IL-4- Ab is added and binds to human IL-4 - captured by the first Ab. Following incubation unbound biotin-conjugated anti-human IL-4 - Ab is removed during a wash step. Streptavidin-HRP is added and binds to the biotin-conjugated anti-human IL-4 Ab. Following incubation unbound Streptavidin-HRP is removed during a wash step, and substrate solution reactive with HRP is added to the wells. A colored product is formed in proportion to the amount of human IL-4 - present in the sample or standard. The reaction is terminated by addition of acid and absorbance is measured at 450 nm. A standard curve is prepared from 7 human IL-4 - standard dilutions and human IL-4 - sample concentration determined. And also, Serum IFN-γ was measured by commercial ELISA kit (BOSTER, USA: Cat. No. EK 0373), According to company instruction as the same method for serum IL-4.

Statistical analysis

Differences between pre and post-training were evaluated with a paired t-test. Statistical significance was set at p<0.05. Data are expressed as means±SD. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 16.0 for Windows.

RESULTS

Age, Height, Weight, Body Mass Index, Systolic Blood Pressure, Diastolic Blood Pressure and Heart Rate data of all subjects summarizes in Table II and III.
Moderate-intensity exercise for 30-min induced significant increases in IFN-γ and significant decreases in IL-4 and IL-4/IFN-γ ratio. And also High-intensity exercise for 30-min tended to increase IFN-γ and to decrease IL-4 and IL-4/IFN-γ ratio, but none of the changes reached significance (Table IV).

Cytokine changes and moderate intensity exercise

When analyzed data with a paired t-test we demonstrated that the plasma concentrations of IFN-γ increased (p=0.001) by 44% over 30-min of running at 60~65% maximal heart rate, and a decrease of 34% (p=0.01) was observed for plasma IL-4, altogether resulting in a 74% decrease in IL-4/IFN-γ ratio (Fig. 1, 2 and 3).

Cytokine changes and high-intensity exercise

When analyzed data with a paired t-test we demonstrated that during 30-min of running at 75~80% maximal heart rate, no significant change was observed in IFN-γ (31%, p>0.05), IL-4 (–28%, p>0.05) or IL-4/IFN-γ ratio (–57%, p>0.05) (Fig. 1, 2 and 3).

DISCUSSION

This study examined the effects of moderate and high intensity running on the cytokine pattern of female Futsal players. The main findings are that moderate intensity exercise had a significant impact on cytokine pattern.
Interferon gamma level was observed to be significantly elevated during moderate intensity exercises in contrast to high intensity exercise. Previous studies have reported contradictory results in this regards as some researchers reported reduced levels of interferon-gamma (1516), while other scholar reported increased levels of interferon-gamma after performing physical exercises (1017). In addition, it was noted that both high and moderate intensity exercises cause a change in IL-4/IFN-γ ratio, so that moderate intensity exercise resulted in a significant decrease in IL-4/IFN-γ ratio while this decrease was not significant in the high intensity exercises. These findings are consistent with the results of other researchers such as Alberti et al. who argue that physical exercises with moderate to high intensity reduce IL-4/IFN-γ ratio (18). However, the findings of this study are contrary to the results observed by some researchers (151920). These contradictory findings may be attributed to the use of different exercise protocols and may also be related to participant group, their fitness level and exercise model.
IFN-γ is one of the most important cytokines which is secreted by lymphocytes. This cytokine is produced primarily by T lymphocytes and natural killer cells (NK cells) followed by the activation of the immune system and inflammatory stimuli (21). As was mentioned earlier, various reports demonstrate various effects of exercises on levels of cytokines. Previous studies on humans and animals have shown that T cells produce IFN-γ both in vitro and in human body. However, the process may be stopped by cortisol and epinephrine hormones. These hormones (cortisol and epinephrine) increase both during exercises and in response to exercises. In addition, epinephrine affects T cells at the level of antigen presenting cells. It also directly affects T cell receptors (22). Catecholamine may also modulate the immune responses. Although specific cellular responses to catecholamine are dependent on types of changes in adrenergic receptors, catecholamine generally increase cAMP intracellular concentrations and the increased cAMP inhibits the production of IFN-γ (23).
It can be said that IL-4 is a cytokine that plays a significant role in the anti-inflammatory responses. It is known that T cells, mast cells, and neutrophils are the main producers of IL-4. In addition, it has been reported that other cells such as liver, fibroblast, brain, and muscle cells are able to express IL-4 (24). Numerous studies have explored the effect of various sport exercise on IL-4 (252627). Cytokine products may be changed by a set of stimuli, including stress hormones, oxidative stress, and sport exercise (28). A large number of researchers have reported an increase in the concentration of anti-inflammatory cytokines after performing various types of exercises. Research shows that training exercises would increase the concentration of anti-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-4 (2930). Increased concentrations of anti-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-4 has been reported after performing maximal exercises (27), strength exercises (31), downhill running (32), intense cycling (33), endurance running and cycling. In addition, no change was found in plasma levels of IL-4 after a marathon race (34). It has been reported that 6 months of aerobic exercises with different intensities have no effect on plasma levels of IL-4 and IL-10 (35).
Concerning the effects of IL-4, it can be said that it plays a role in muscle hypertrophy and acts as the main inducer of type 2 cytokines and suppress the immune system in the development of tissue injury (24). In response to stress three major systems are activated: the sympathetic nervous system, the parasympathetic nervous system (vagal nerve) and various adrenal glands (36). In contrast, the sympathetic nervous system is most affected by physical stress, such as dynamic exercises (37). Although increased sympathetic activity and secretion of corticosteroids are able to divert the immune system towards Th2 responses (IL-4), the peripheral sympathetic nervous system (because of innervation of the large number of tissues including lymphoid organs) divert immune responses towards theTh2 (IL-4) with more intensity (38).
The balance between Th1 and Th2 immunological responses is very important for maintaining normal immune system.Th1 path primarily acts against intracellular pathogens, especially viruses and bacteria. However, it is believed that the Th2 path acts against intercellular pathogens such as parasites (39). Studies have shown that the performance of sport exercises temporarily increases anabolic/catabolic hormone concentrations (such as testosterone and cortisol) and anti-inflammatory cytokines (30). Experimental evidence suggests that testosterone may inhibit endogenous gene expression of inflammatory cytokines (40), but reinforce anti-inflammatory cytokine gene expression (41). In this regard, some researchers have shown that moderate exercises help the immune system towards type 1 (Th1) cytokine response while vigorous exercises enhance type 2 (Th2) cytokine responses (42). It has been reported that the number of dendritic cells in the blood increases as a result of performing sport exercises. Dendritic cells which activate T cells are themselves activated by IFN-γ. The fact that during moderate exercises the body is diverted towards Th1 (IL-2 and IFN-γ) cytokine responses makes it possible for dendritic cells to respond to exercises as their main function (4344).
Increased level of IFN-γ and reduced IL-4 is an approach that clinicians are trying to achieve it for the treatment of various cancers. Although genetic and immunological factors play an important role in the regulation of Th1 and Th2 cytokine products, it seems that hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and the sympathetic nervous system play an important role in this approach (45). The results of a study showed that the physical or mental stress can cause adrenal hormone responses, followed by a change in the pattern of IFN-γ and IL-4 production in the spleen and lymph nodes (46). On the other hand, researchers suggest that the synthesis of glucocorticoids, particularly cortisol which is increased as a result of stress prevents the production of IFN-γ and stimulates the production of inflammatory factors such as IL-4. Therefore, it may be said that the circulating concentrations of cortisol can be used for suppressing effects of IFN-γ production and increased IL-4 (46). Stress-related changes in the immune system are affected usually through the activation of the central nervous system and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. The activation of the central nervous system causes the release of catecholamine and causes a delay in the release of glucocorticoids. These hormones change the immune system functions after performing intense exercise and periods of heavy training exercise (47). Catecholamine and glucocorticoids influence on the release of Th cytokines. This is basically done through the stimulation of glucocorticoids and beta 2-adrenergic receptors (48). These stress hormones affect the activity of cellular immunity (Th1) and humeral safety (Th2) (48). In addition, cortisol, adrenaline, and noradrenalin hormones may suppress the release of cytokines from Th1 cells and antigen presenting cells, while positively regulating cytokine production form Th2 cells and diversion towards the production of Th2 cytokines (49).

CONCLUSION

Based on the results of the study it can be said that physical activities of moderate to high intensity can affect cytokine pattern changes so that the training exercise protocols used can change inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines. In addition, the effects of moderate intensity exercises are higher on IFN-γ-IL-4 ratio than high-intensity exercises. However, different genetic and immunological factors are important in the regulation of Th1 and Th2 cytokine products. Besides, the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and the sympathetic nervous system seem to play a major role in this regard.

Figures and Tables

Figure 1

Plasma IFN-γ in female Futsal players before and after 30 min of running at 60~65% maximal heart rate (Moderate), and 75~80% maximal heart rate (High intensity). Data are presented as means±SD. #Denotes significantly different from before training (p<0.05).

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Figure 2

Plasma IL-4 in female Futsal players before and after 30 min of running at 60~65% maximal heart rate (moderate intensity), and 75~80% maximal heart rate (high intensity). Data are presented as means±SD. # Denotes significantly different from before training (p<0.05).

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Figure 3

Plasma IL-4 - IFN-γ ratio in female Futsal players before and after 30 min of running at 60~65% maximal heart rate (moderate intensity), and 75~80% maximal heart rate (high intensity). Data are presented as means±SD. #Denotes significantly different from before training (p<0.05).

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Table I

Program for the moderate and high intensity exercises

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Intensity Time Load Type of exercise
Moderate-intensity exercise 30 min 60~65% maximal heart rate Running
High-intensity exercise 30 min 75~80% maximal heart rate Running
Table II

Demographic data of all subjects

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SBP (mmHg) DBP (mmHg) HR (beats per minute)
117.9±8.1 72.9±9.4 73.3±2.4

Values are Means±SD; n=12 subjects; BMI, body mass index.

Table III

Physiological data of all subjects

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Age (yr) Height (cm) Weight (kg) BMI (kg/m2)
20.6±1.2 164.1±3.4 57.50±1.83 21.4±1.3
Table IV

Changes in IFN-γ, IL-4 and IL-4/IFN-γ ratio immediately before and after 30 min of running at 60~65% maximal heart rate (Moderate), and 75~80% maximal heart rate (High)

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Parameter Intensity Pre-test Post-test p
IFN-γ (pg mL−1) Moderate 7.07±1.51 10.15±1.00 0.001#
High 4.38±1.72 5.75±1.98 0.07
IL-4 (pg mL−1) Moderate 18.76±3.87 12.36±6.66 0.01#
High 17.69±7.23 12.70±5.08 0.09
IFN-γ/IL-4 Moderate 4.26±2.86 1.09±0.61 0.003#
High 4.66±3.42 2.02±1.78 0.06

#Statistically significant.

Abbreviations

SBP

Systolic Blood Pressure

DBP

Diastolic Blood Pressure

HR

heart rate

BMI

Body Mass Index

Notes

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST The authors have no financial conflict of interest.

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