Can physical activity affects on Omicron mutation: Cross talk between skeletal muscle and the immune system

Document Type : Review Articles

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MSc Exercise Physiology, Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Physical Education, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Omicron, a new type of SARS-CoV-2 was first reported by South Africa to the World Health Organization (WHO) on November 24, 2021. Two days after Africa was reported to the World Health Organization, the Omicron was identified as a global threat. Omicron has many genetic mutations, the potential effects of which are more dangerous than other SARS-CoV-2 genetic mutations. With the increase in vaccination in the world, the amount of physical activity to improve the functioning of the immune system decreased. Relying on vaccines alone cannot guarantee an improvement in the functioning of the immune system and the people of the world, given the lack of knowledge about the prevalence of omicron and its potential dangers, should look for ways to boost the immune system. In this study, we highlight the importance of increasing physical activity at the time of omicron outbreaks, along with the proposed protocols.

What is already known on this subject?

The risks of Omicron along with the increase in mortality, the prevalence of which has recently increased again.

 

What this study adds?

Highlighting the importance of Omicron in the body's immune system, especially changes in myokines and the importance of physical activity to control and deal with it.

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Conflict of interest The author declare that she has no conflict of interest.

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Author contributions

Conceptualization: R.R.; Methodology: R.R.; Software: None; Validation: R.R.; Formal analysis: None; Investigation: R.R.; Resources: R.R.; Data curation: R.R.; Writing - original draft: R.R.; Writing - review & editing: R.R.; Visualization: R.R.; Supervision: R.R.; Project administration: R.R.; Funding acquisition: None.

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Journal of Exercise & Organ Cross Talk
Volume 3, Issue 2
June 2023
Pages 99-106

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  • Receive Date: 01 March 2023
  • Revise Date: 21 May 2023
  • Accept Date: 25 May 2023

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