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Aging and immune response to exercise

S Shinkai1, M Konishi, R J Shephard

  • 1Department of Public Health, Ehime University School of Medicine, Japan. sshinkai@tmig.or.jp

Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
|December 5, 1998
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Aging adversely affects immune function, particularly T cells. While exercise responses vary, physical activity may mitigate some age-related immune decline in older adults.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Gerontology
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Aging is associated with significant declines in human immune function, notably T cell distribution and function, linked to thymus involution.
  • The impact of acute exercise and training on the immune system of the elderly is not well-understood.
  • While natural killer (NK) cell response to a single exercise bout appears normal in older adults, cellular immunity suppression post-exercise may differ compared to younger individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the immune responses to acute exercise in the elderly.
  • To explore the effects of strenuous exercise on cellular immunity in older adults compared to younger peers.
  • To examine the potential benefits of habitual physical activity on age-related immune system decline.

Main Methods:

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  • Assessing NK cell response to acute exercise challenges in elderly individuals.
  • Measuring phytohemagglutinin (PHA)-induced lymphocyte proliferation post-exercise.
  • Comparing immune status (NK cell activity, T cell function, cytokine production) between physically fit elderly individuals and young sedentary controls.

Main Results:

  • Elderly subjects showed less suppression of PHA-induced lymphocyte proliferation immediately after exercise compared to younger individuals.
  • Strenuous exercise appeared to induce a more prolonged suppression of cellular immunity in older adults than in younger individuals.
  • Habitual physical activity in the elderly may enhance NK cell activity and partially counteract age-related declines in T cell function and cytokine production.

Conclusions:

  • Acute exercise elicits distinct immune responses in older adults, with potential for both preserved and prolonged suppression of cellular immunity.
  • Habitual physical activity shows promise in mitigating some aspects of age-related immune dysfunction.
  • Further research is needed to clarify the clinical implications of exercise on the aging immune system.