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The cardiovascular risk factor, soluble CD40 ligand (CD154), but not soluble CD40 is lowered by ultra-endurance exercise in athletes.
Br J Sports Med
January 2011
Australasian College of Sports Medicine, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Article Synopsis
- Ultra-endurance exercise significantly lowers soluble CD40 ligand (sCD40L), a marker for cardiovascular risk, in trained athletes.
- The study involved nine athletes who engaged in 17 hours of cycling and jogging, with blood samples taken before, during, and after the exercise.
- The findings suggest that the decrease in sCD40L levels during and after ultra-endurance activities may contribute to the cardiovascular benefits associated with regular exercise.