Cell‐free DNA kinetics in response to muscle‐damaging exercise: A drop jump study [PDF]
Experimental PhysiologyA significant increase in circulating cell‐free DNA (cfDNA) occurs with physical exercise, which depends on the type of exertion and the duration. The aims of this study were as follows: (1) to investigate the time course of cfDNA and conventional ...
Ema Juškevičiūtė +5 more
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Feasibility of Cell-Free DNA Measurement from the Earlobe during Physiological Exercise Testing [PDF]
Diagnostics, 2022 Circulating, cell-free DNA (cfDNA) has been discussed as an upcoming blood-based biomarker in exercise physiology, reflecting important aspects of exercise load.
Nils Haller +4 more
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Kinetics of Plasma Cell-Free DNA under a Highly Standardized and Controlled Stress Induction [PDF]
Cells, 2023 Psychological stress affects the immune system and activates peripheral inflammatory pathways. Circulating cell-free DNA (cfDNA) is associated with systemic inflammation, and recent research indicates that cfDNA is an inflammatory marker that is ...
Benedict Herhaus +4 more
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The Snoring Index Identifies Risk of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome [PDF]
Biology, 2021 Background: The aim of this observational cohort study was to explore the severity of liver disease in patients with suspected obstructive sleep apnea in Germany.
Katharina Bahr +4 more
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Refined Analysis of a Cross-Sectional Doping Survey Among Recreational Triathletes: Support for the Nutritional Supplement Gateway Hypothesis [PDF]
Frontiers in Psychology, 2020 Introduction: The current literature provides no consensus that nutritional supplements (NS) may provide a gateway to doping. In particular, studies in recreational athletes are lacking.
Sebastian Heller +3 more
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Assessing the Prevalence of Doping Among Elite Athletes: An Analysis of Results Generated by the Single Sample Count Method Versus the Unrelated Question Method [PDF]
Sports Medicine - Open, 2023 In 2011, a group of researchers investigated the 12-month prevalence of doping at the 13th International Association of Athletics Federations World Championships in Athletics (WCA) in Daegu, South Korea, and also at the 12th Pan-Arab Games (PAG) in Doha,
Rolf Ulrich +5 more
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Exploring 3D Pelvis Orientation: A Cross-Sectional Study in Athletes Engaged in Activities with and without Impact Loading and Non-Athletes [PDF]
Journal of Functional Morphology and KinesiologyFemale athletes subjected to various types of impact loading, especially over a long period of time, may experience changes in their pelvic orientation, which may affect their sport performance and increase the likelihood of injury.
Georgios Glakousakis +2 more
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Effects of Load Carriage on Postural Control and Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters during Level and Uphill Walking [PDF]
Sensors, 2023 Load carriage and uphill walking are conditions that either individually or in combination can compromise postural control and gait eliciting several musculoskeletal low back and lower limb injuries.
Asimina Mexi +5 more
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cfDNA as a surrogate marker for COVID-19 severity in patients with influenza-like symptoms with and without SARS-CoV-2 infections in general practice: a study protocol for a prospective cohort study [PDF]
BMJ Open, 2022 Introduction The clinical course of patients with a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection varies widely, from symptom-free to severe courses that can lead to death.
Dorothea Dehnen +5 more
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Acute and Chronic Effects of a High-Intensity Interval Training Shock Microcycle on Cell-Free DNA: A Randomized Controlled Trial [PDF]
Sports Medicine - OpenBackground This study aimed to evaluate acute and chronic exercise-induced changes in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) concentrations during a 7-day high-intensity interval training (HIIT) shock microcycle in trained endurance athletes.
Aleksandar Tomaskovic +5 more
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