Bcl-2/Bax ratio, mitochondrial membranes and aerobic enzyme activity in cardiomyocytes of rats after submaximal training.

Abstract

In the myocardium of the experimental animals endurance training for eight weeks does not lead to activation of apoptotic processes via the mitochondrial pathway. This type of exercise training could be used for cardioprotection in order to elevate apoptotic threshold of cardiomyocytes.