The Impaired Function of Macrophages Induced by Strenuous Exercise Could Not Be Ameliorated by BCAA Supplementation

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of strenuous exercise on the functions of peritoneal macrophages in rats and to test the hypothesis that branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) supplementation will be beneficial to the macrophages of rats from strenuous exercise. Forty male Wistar rats wer...

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Main Authors: Weihua Xiao, Peijie Chen, Xiaoguang Liu, Linlin Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-10-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/7/10/5425