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Int J Sports Med 1989; 10(3): 217-219
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1024904
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Determination of E-Rosette-Forming Lymphocytes in Aged Subjects with Taichiquan Exercise

Sun Xusheng, Xu Yugi, Xia Yunjian
  • Physical Education Department, Shanghai Teachers University, Shanghai, The People's Republic of China
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14 March 2008 (online)

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Abstract

T-lymphocytes were determined by rosette formation with sheep erythrocytes in the peripheral blood obtained from 30 healthy aged subjects who were practicing Taichiquan (88 style) exercise and 30 age-matched normal aged who served as a control group. At rest the total numer of T-lymphocytes and the number of active T-lymphocytes were increased significantly in the exercise group compared with the controls. Immediately after a bout of Taichiquan exercise, a marked increase of active T-lymphocytes occurred. In conclusion, the results indicate that frequent Taichiquan exercise causes an increase of T-lymphocytes in the blood.

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E rosette - T-lymphocyte - immunity - Taichiquan exercise - elderly

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