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Résumé : Physiopathology of the metabolic syndrome (METS) is characterized by a self-sustaining pernicious circle, in which abdominal obesity initiates a low-grade inflammatory state and oxidative stress promoting an insulin-resistance stage and leads to diabetes of type 2. To reverse these physiological disorders, the patients must change diets and in term a pharmacological intervention is possible. […]

Histone variant H3.3 is a member of the human histone H3 family, it is expressed in whole cell cycle phases. H3.3 histone is encoded by two genes named H3.3A (H3F3A) and H3.3B (H3F3B) located on chromosome 1 and chromosome 17 respectively [1-3].Several studies have shown the possible role of histones methylation and acetylation with cancer […]

Résumé : Introduction: Athletes often experience chronic sleep disturbance. Napping is widely recommended as a safe and non-invasive intervention to counteract the negative effects of partial sleep deprivation. The aim of this systematic reviews was to evaluate the effectiveness of diurnal napping opportunities on athletes’ physical and cognitive performance, and to outline how aspects of […]

Irisin that is a peptide derived from the transmembrane protein FNDC5 is secreted into the blood in response to muscle contraction. FNDC5 is also expressed by skeletal muscle cells but also by neurons. Recent studies support the idea that circulating irisin and cerebral FNDC5 are involved in the neuroplastic and pro-cognitive effects of aerobic endurance […]

Introduction: Intensive and prolonged practice of sport can induce cardiovascular and electrocardiographic changes. The aim of our study was to compare the electrocardiographic signs of rest between athletes and sedentary people.Material and methods: A descriptive and comparative cross-sectional study was carried out from July to October 2019 involving high-level athletes and sedentary people. They were […]