August 1, 2025Open Access

Eccentric and Concentric Cycling Induces Rapid Sex-Specific Differences in the Expression of Mitochondrial Proteins in COPD Skeletal Muscle

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Eccentric and concentric cycling alters mitochondrial protein expression in COPD individuals, suggesting sex-specific therapeutic strategies.

Eccentric and concentric cycling induce distinct effects on mitochondrial protein expression in COPD patients.
Sex-specific changes in mitochondrial proteins are observed, indicating different responses in males and females.
The study highlights that immediate changes in the mitochondrial proteome occur following exercise, which have not been documented before.
Tailoring exercise recommendations for COPD patients is crucial due to variability in therapeutic benefits based on the type of exercise and sex.

Ebanks et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Eccentric and concentric cycling alters mitochondrial protein expression in COPD individuals, suggesting sex-specific therapeutic strategies.