Scuba diving induces nitric oxide synthesis and the expression of inflammatory and regulatory genes of the immune response in neutrophils

Conclusion: Scuba diving which combines hyperoxia, hyperbaria, and acute exercise induces nitrosative damage with increased nitrotyrosine levels and an inflammatory response in neutrophils.

Source: Physiological Genomics - September 1, 2014 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Sureda, A., Batle, J. M., Capo, X., Martorell, M., Cordova, A., Tur, J. A., Pons, A. Tags: Regulation of Gene Expression Source Type: research