scholarly journals Effects of Eight-Week Combined Resistance and Endurance Training on Salivary Interleukin-12, Tumor Necrosis Factor, Cortisol, and Testosterone Levels in Patients with Breast Cancer

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amirabbas Monazzami ◽  
Roya Momenpur ◽  
Elham Alipour ◽  
Kheirollah Yari ◽  
Mehrdad Payandeh

Background: In recent years, several studies have shown the association between exercise and decreased risk of mortality in patients with breast cancer. However, the effects of combined resistance and endurance training on salivary Interleukin-12 (IL-12), tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α), Cortisol, and Testosterone levels in patients with breast cancer have not been investigated. Objectives: This study aimed at determining the effect of 8 weeks of combined resistance and endurance training on salivary IL-12, TNF-α, Cortisol, and Testosterone levels in women with breast cancer. Methods: Forty-two postmenopausal women with breast cancer were randomly selected and divided into training (intervention) and control groups. The training group performed resistance training with 2 to 3 sets, 10 to 18 repetitions, 50 to 70% 1 repetition maximum (1RM), and aerobic exercise with 50 to 70% maximum heart rate (maxHR) (12-14 degrees borg scale) for 20 to 40 minutes for 8 weeks. The salivary IL-12, TNF-α, cortisol, and testosterone levels were measured, using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method. Two-way analysis of variance repeated measure was also used to analyze variance with the confidence interval of 95%. Results: In the training group, there was a significant decrease in salivary TNF-α levels, cortisol, TNF-α/IL-12 ratio, and variables of weight, fat percentage, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference (P < 0.05). Also, the results showed a significant increase in salivary testosterone and testosterone/cortisol ratio in the intervention group (P < 0.05). However, no significant changes were observed in the interaction between-group and time in IL-12 and waist–hip ratio (WHR) values (P > 0.05). Conclusions: The results indicate that resistance and endurance training could be used as a useful method to improve salivary pro-inflammatory factors and hormonal levels in patients with breast cancer. Medical oncologists can underline a resistance and endurance training program for patients with breast cancer under their care.

1997 ◽  
Vol 186 (9) ◽  
pp. 1603-1608 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Rieser ◽  
Günther Böck ◽  
Helmut Klocker ◽  
Georg Bartsch ◽  
Martin Thurnher

Interleukin (IL)-12 is a proinflammatory cytokine that contributes to innate resistance and to the development of antigen-specific T cell responses. Among other effects, prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) inhibits the production of IL-12 by macrophages activated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Here we investigated the effects of PGE2 on human dendritic cells (DCs) which develop in the presence of GM-CSF and IL-4. We demonstrate that in the absence of LPS, PGE2 dose dependently stimulated the production of IL-12 by DCs. Although PGE2 alone stimulated the production of low amounts of IL-12 only, it synergized with tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α to induce high levels of IL-12 production by DCs. Addition of TNF-α in the absence of PGE2 had no effect on IL-12 production. Conversely, in the presence of LPS, PGE2 inhibited IL-12 production by DCs in a dose-dependent manner. The combination of PGE2 and TNF-α efficiently silenced mannose receptor–mediated endocytosis in DCs and readily induced neo-expression of the CD83 antigen. In addition, the expression of various surface antigens such as major histocompatibility complex class I and II, adhesion, as well as costimulatory molecules was upregulated by this treatment. The effects of PGE2 on IL-12 synthesis and CD83 expression could be mimicked by dibutyryl-cAMP and forskolin, indicating that they were due to the intracellular elevation of cAMP levels. DC treated with PGE2 and TNF-α were most potent in stimulating allogeneic T cell proliferation. Our data demonstrate that PGE2 contributes to the maturation of human DCs and that PGE2 can be a potent enhancer of IL-12 production by human DCs.


Author(s):  
Karuvaje Thriveni ◽  
Anisha Raju ◽  
Girija Ramaswamy ◽  
S. Krishnamurthy ◽  
Rekha V. Kumar

<strong>Aim: </strong>The present study was planned to analyze plasma levels of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) in invasive ductal primary breast cancer (BC) patients in a South Indian population. TNF alpha (TNF α) and TNF beta (TNF β) are produced during inflammation as proinflammatory cytokine markers. The plasma levels of TNF α and TNF β (lymphotoxin α) were correlated with clinicopathological features of BC. <strong>Materials and Methods: </strong>Blood samples were collected from patients before treatment. We analyzed plasma levels of TNF α, and TNF β in 70 female BC cases and 35 age-matched healthy controls using Millipore magnetic bead kits. <strong>Results: </strong>Plasma TNF α levels in BC cases were significantly elevated (median 10.1 pg/ml) when compared to the control groups. Plasma values of TNF α and TNF β both were significantly elevated in BC patients with hormone receptor negative cases. Plasma TNF α level was elevated in lymph node metastasis and triple negative BC. Plasma values of TNF α inversely correlated with estrogen receptor and progesterone receptor positivity. <strong>Conclusion: </strong>The plasma levels of TNF α were more significantly overexpressed than TNF β in BC patients. Further, the patients with aggressive cancer had higher levels of inflammation markers. The present study shows that TNF levels were elevated in hormone receptor negative and triple-negative cases.<p> </p>


2005 ◽  
Vol 73 (12) ◽  
pp. 8437-8441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyosun Cho ◽  
David N. McMurray

ABSTRACT Neutralization of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) significantly down-regulated antigen-induced lymphoproliferation and the expression of interleukin-12 p40 and gamma interferon mRNA and enhanced the viability of intracellular attenuated and virulent mycobacteria in cocultures of immune T cells and macrophages obtained from Mycobacterium bovis BCG-vaccinated guinea pigs. This suggests the crucial role of TNF-α in the activation of a type 1 T-cell response against Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.


2018 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 205873921877608
Author(s):  
Chunhua Xun ◽  
Yong Zhao ◽  
Wenjuan Wang ◽  
Tiantian Cheng

Soluble tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) receptors contain two receptors: soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor (sTNFR) 1 and 2, and the aim of our study was to discover their concentration and diagnostic value for idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN). In total, 58 patients with IMN, 51 patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), and 30 healthy volunteers were enrolled in this study. Levels of serum sTNFR1 and sTNFR2 were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Serum cystatin C (CysC), urea, creatinine (CREA), uric acid (UA), total protein (TP), albumin (ALB), and 24-h urinary protein (proteinuria, PRO) were examined by automatic biochemical analyzer. Levels of sTNFR1 and sTNFR2 were significantly higher in IMN group than CKD and control group ( P < 0.05). In IMN group, there were significant correlation between sTNFR1 and sTNFR2 ( P < 0.01). Both sTNFR1 and sTNFR2 were positively related to serum urea, CREA, CysC, UA, 24-h PRO ( P < 0.05) and negatively related to ALB ( P < 0.01). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis showed that the area under the curve (AUC) of sTNFR1 and sTNFR2 were 0.997 and 0.993, respectively, when control was healthy volunteers. When sTNFR1 cut-off was 959.15 pg/mL, the sensitivity and specificity were 96.6% and 100%, respectively. When sTNFR2 cut-off was 2449.43 pg/mL, the sensitivity and specificity were 93.1% and 100%, respectively. While the control was CKD group, AUC of sTNFR1 and sTNFR2 were 0.647 and 0.626, respectively. When sTNFR1 cut-off was 3356.57 pg/mL, the sensitivity and specificity were 72.4% and 60.8%, respectively. When sTNFR2 cut-off was 6497.34 pg/mL, the sensitivity and specificity were 72.4% and 58.8%, respectively. This is the first study to show that both levels of sTNFR1 and sTNFR2 increased and correlated with serum urea, CREA, CysC, UA, ALB, 24-h PRO and could be usable for IMN diagnosis and differential diagnosis between IMN and CKD.


2004 ◽  
Vol 86 (2) ◽  
pp. 519-528 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malabendu Jana ◽  
Subhajit Dasgupta ◽  
Ramendra N. Saha ◽  
Xiaojuan Liu ◽  
Kalipada Pahan

2002 ◽  
Vol 70 (6) ◽  
pp. 2959-2964 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy C. Herring ◽  
John Lee ◽  
Roderick A. McDonald ◽  
Galen B. Toews ◽  
Gary B. Huffnagle

ABSTRACT The development of T1-cell-mediated immunity is required to clear a pulmonary Cryptococcus neoformans infection. The objective of these studies was to determine the mechanism by which tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) augments the development of pulmonary T1 immunity to C. neoformans infection. TNF-α expression was detected in lavage sample cells at days 2, 3, and 7 following C. neoformans infection. The numbers of CFU in the lung were not different between control and anti-TNF-α-treated mice at any time point examined during the afferent phase of the response (days 0 to 7). However, neutralization of TNF-α prevented the initiation of pulmonary clearance during the efferent phase of the response (day 14). Administration of anti-TNF-α monoclonal antibody (day 0) diminished the lung levels of TNF-α, interleukin-12 (IL-12), and gamma interferon (IFN-γ) induced by C. neoformans at day 7 postinfection. Neutralization of TNF-α (day 0) also altered the IFN-γ/IL-4 ratio in the lung-associated lymph nodes at day 7 following C. neoformans infection. Anti-TNF-α-treated mice developed a pulmonary eosinophilia at day 14 postinfection. Consistent with the pulmonary eosinophilia, anti-TNF-α-treated mice exhibited elevated serum immunoglobulin E and inhibition of the anticryptococcal delayed-type hypersensitivity response, indicating a shift toward a T2 response. Neutralization of IL-12 also prevented lung leukocyte production of IFN-γ in response to the infection. These findings demonstrate that afferent-phase TNF-α production is essential for the induction of IL-12 and IFN-γ and neutralization of early TNF-α results in a T2 shift of the T1/T2 balance of antifungal immunity.


2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 699-703 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Assier ◽  
Luca Semerano ◽  
Emilie Duvallet ◽  
Laure Delavallée ◽  
Emilie Bernier ◽  
...  

ABSTRACTTumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) blockade is an effective treatment for patients with TNF-α-dependent chronic inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, and psoriasis. TNF-α kinoid, a heterocomplex of human TNF-α and keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH) (TNF-K), is an active immunotherapy targeting TNF-α. Since the TNF-K approach is an active immunization, and patients receiving this therapy also receive immunosuppressant treatment, we evaluated the effect of some immunosuppressive drugs on the generation of anti-TNF-α antibodies produced during TNF-K treatment. BALB/c mice were injected intramuscularly with TNF-K in ISA 51 adjuvant. Mice were also injected intraperitoneally with one of the following: phosphate-buffered saline, cyclophosphamide, methylprednisolone, or methotrexate. Anti-TNF-α and anti-KLH antibody levels were assessed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and the anti-TNF-α neutralizing capacity of sera by L929 bioassay. Our results showed that current treatments used in rheumatoid arthritis, such as methylprednisolone and methotrexate, do not significantly alter anti-TNF-α antibody production after TNF-K immunization. In contrast, the administration of cyclophosphamide (200 mg/kg) after immunization significantly reduced anti-TNF-α antibody titers and their neutralizing capacity.


2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 6-10
Author(s):  
Anisha Sharma ◽  
Binita Goswami ◽  
Nikhil Gupta ◽  
Baidarbhi Chakraborty

Background: Breast cancer is now the second most commonly cancer diagnosed in women after cervical cancer in India. Presentation at late stage further aggravates the problem. The outcome of breast cancer is usually determined by multiple factors.Aims and Objectives:This study was designed with the aim to investigate any correlation between serum tumor necrosis factor alpha and hsCRP in breast cancer with histological parameters of tumor behavior. Materials and Methods: A total of 30 histological confirmed cases of locally advanced breast cancer were enrolled for study. Total duration of study was two years. HsCRP was determined by solid phase direct sandwich ELISA method (Diaclone, France).Similarly TNF-α was also determined by Enzyme-linked immunosorbent method. Three-dimensional tumor size was determined radiologically through mammography. CT scan and MRI scan were taken at the time of diagnosis to detect metastasis. The data on tumor size, estrogen receptors status, lymph node status and TNM staging were reviewed and recorded. Results: Levels of TNF-α and hsCRP in patients with more advanced TNM staging, more advanced lymph node status and high histological grade were significantly raised. Similarly, their levels were significantly raised with increasing grade of adipose tissue invasion. Levels of TNF-α and hs CRP were also significantly raised in patients with estrogen receptor status positive whereas increase in levels of these markers was not significant in progesterone receptor status positive. Conclusion: Preoperative evaluation of tumor necrosis factor alpha and high sensitivity C-reactive protein may be valuable parameters for reflecting the severity of invasive breast cancer.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v6i6.12714 Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.6(6) 2015 6-10


2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Tulong ◽  
Siantan Supit ◽  
Joice N. A. Engka

Abstract: Tumor Necrosis Factor- α (TNF-α) is a systemic pro-inflammatory cytokine which is responsible to a trauma, injury, or inflammation in human body. Physical activity can physiologically affect the human body, inter alia the immune system. This was an experimental study with a post test design. This study aimed to determine the profile of TNF-α after doing gymnastics among the elderly at nursing home Bethania Lembean. Samples included 30 peoples who met the inclusion criteria, i.e. over 64 years old, followed the gymnastics for 5 weeks regularly, approbated as respondents, healthy, and signed the informed consent. The TNF-α concentration measurements were done by using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) Quantikine ®Human TNF-α. The results showed that the average conventration of TNF-α after elderly gymnastics was 70.54 pg/ml, with the highest value of 88.90 pg/mL and the lowest value of 12.54 pg/mL. For all respondents, TNF-α was within normal limit and ranged between 10-100 pg / mL. Conclusion: In this study, TNF-α concentrations after elderly gymnastics for 5 weeks were within normal limitsKeywords: TNF-α, elderly gymnasticsAbstrak: Tumor Necrosis Factor-α (TNF-α) merupakan suatu sitokin sistemik pro-inflamasi, yang berespons terhadap suatu cedera trauma atau peradangan yang terjadi dalam tubuh manusia. Kegiatan fisik dapat berdampak cukup besar pada tubuh manusia, dimana dapat merubah sistem imun tubuh secara fisiologis. Penelitian ini bersifat eksperimental dengan rancangan post test design dan bertujuan untuk mengetahui profil TNF-α sesudah senam lansia di Panti Wredha Bethania Lembean. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 30 orang yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi yaitu berumur di atas 64 tahun, teratur mengikuti senam lansia selama 5 minggu, bersedia menjadi responden, sehat saat di periksa, dan menandatangani informed consent. Pengukuran konsentrasi TNF-α di lakukan dengan menggunakan enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) Quantikine ®Human TNF-α. Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan bahwa rerata kadar TNF-α sesudah senam lansia 70,54 pg/ml, dengan nilai tertinggi 88,90 pg/mL dan nilai terendah 12,54 pg/mL. Berdasarkan hasil yang di dapat, semua kadar TNF-α masih dalam batas normal dengan nilai 10-100 pg/mL. Simpulan: TNF-α sesudah senam lansia selama 5 minggu masih dalam batas normal.Kata kunci:TNF-α, senam lansia


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