The effect of aerobic exercise on the expression of mir-126 and related target genes in the endothelial tissue of the cardiac muscle of diabetic rats.

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of 8 weeks of aerobic exercise on the expression of mir-126 and some angiogenesis factors in the endothelial tissue of the cardiac muscle of type 2 diabetic rats.

Methods: Sixteen male Wistar rats were divided into two groups: diabetic control and diabetic training. Nicotinamide and streptozotocin injections were used to induce type 2 diabetes.