Cytokines are soluble glycoproteins that mediate cOlntnunication between and within
imnlune and non-imtl1une cells. An alteration of cytokine production will impair the
ilnrl1Une response and function. Previous studies on the ill1pact of exercise on cytokines
have not been conclusive. Most studies were centered on adults and there is a lack of data
about the correlation between exercise and cytokines on adolescents. The purpose of this
investigation therefore, was to detennine the effect of Illoderate exercise on some
cytokine levels in adolescence.
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