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| Author(s): |
André Mourão Jacomini
Total Authors: 1
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| Document type: | Master's Dissertation |
| Press: | Ribeirão Preto. |
| Institution: | Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto (PCARP/BC) |
| Defense date: | 2015-08-11 |
| Examining board members: |
Hugo Celso Dutra de Souza;
Cassiano Merussi Neiva;
Enrico Fuini Puggina
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| Advisor: | Hugo Celso Dutra de Souza |
| Abstract | |
Background: Systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) has been appointed as one of the main risk factors for cardiovascular disease, especially for elderly population. Oxidative stress and sedentary lifestyles have been suggested as etiological factors SAH. High levels of oxidative stress are characterized by increased production of reactive oxygen species, which has strong affinity with nitric oxide, which participates in blood pressure control process. Exercise has been pointed to regulate this relationship. Objectives: Investigate the relationship between nitric oxide concentrations and the pro and antioxidant activity, and if this relationship can be modulated by different physical fitness levels; verify if good physical fitness levels contributes to a better control of blood pressure values of the elderly and its influence on the balance between pro and antioxidant markers of elderly. Methods: Cross-sectional study performed in Bauru, SP, Brazil, with 161 elderly with an average age of 66,94 (6,83) years old. The variables studied were: physical fitness was evaluated by indirect determination of maximal oxygen uptake and by Functional Fitness Battery Test proposed by American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) to determine the general fitness functional index (GFFI); anthropometric variables related to risk factors for the development of cardiovascular disease; measuring of biomarkers of oxidative stress (superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances and measuring protein carbonyls) and vasodilator substances (nitrite and nitrate); Descriptive statistics was calculated and Pearsons correlation coefficient was performed to detect correlation among variables. One-way ANOVA with Tukey post-hoc test was performed to assess statistically significant differences between groups (p<0.05). The GFFI was considered as an independent variable. Results: The general results of this study showed that good levels of physical fitness were related to lower levels of pro-oxidative activity, higher levels of antioxidant activity and higher concentration of nitrite and nitrate. This combination may be responsible for the lower levels of BP in subjects with better physical fitness. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 13/13146-3 - Physical exercise and oxidative stress: influence of the training status in arterial hypertension and in the relationship between antioxidants and oxidants in elderly |
| Grantee: | Andre Mourão Jacomini |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Master |