Exercise Inhibits the Effects of Smoke-Induced COPD Involving Modulation of STAT3

Figure 1

The results obtained in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid of the 4 groups of mice: control, aerobic exercise (Exe), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease submitted to aerobic exercise (COPD+Exe). Number (×10⁴/mL) of (a) total cells, (b) neutrophils, and (c) lymphocytes. Concentration (pg/mL) of (d) IL-1β, (e) IL-6, (f) CXCL1, (g) IL-10, (h) IL-17, and (i) TNF-α. Data are presented as means and SD. ; ; .

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