Journal article
Serum and plasma brain-derived neurotrophic factor concentration are elevated by systemic but not local passive heating
Abstract
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) plays a key role in neuronal adaptations. While previous studies suggest that whole-body heating can elevate circulating BDNF concentration, this is not known for local heating protocols. This study investigated the acute effects of whole-body versus local passive heating on serum and plasma BDNF concentration. Using a water-perfused suit, ten recreationally active males underwent three 90 min …
Authors
Ogawa T; Hoekstra SP; Kamijo Y-I; Goosey-Tolfrey VL; Walsh JJ; F. FT; Leicht CA
Journal
PLOS ONE, Vol. 16, No. 12,
Publisher
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0260775
ISSN
1932-6203