Kynurenine Metabolism as a Mechanism to Improve Fatigue and Physical Function in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Survivors Following Resistance Training

Ronna N. Robbins, Jessica L. Kelleher, Priyathama Vellanki, Jason C. O’connor, Jennifer S. Mascaro, Joe R. Nocera, Monica C. Serra

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Abstract

This pilot examines whether resistance training (RT) can induce changes in kynurenine (KYN) metabolism, which may contribute to improved physical function in breast cancer survivors (BCSs). Thirty-six BCSs (63.2 ± 1.1

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number45
JournalJournal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
Volume7
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2022

Keywords

  • breast cancer survivors
  • cognitively based compassion training
  • fatigue
  • kynurenine
  • resistance training

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Anatomy
  • Rheumatology
  • Histology
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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