The importance of animal studies in Exercise Science

Motriz. Revista de Educacao Fisica

Evangelista, Fabiana de Santa`Anna²  Oliveira, Edilamar Menezes de³  Coelho Junior, Helio Jose⁴  Zanesco, Angelina⁵  Rodrigues, Bruno⁶  Ramires, Paulo Rizzo⁶  Soares, Pedro Paulo⁶  Sanches, Iris Callado⁷  Angelis, Kátia De⁹  Andreia Delbin, Maria^1,10  Chakur Brum, Patricia^1,10  Amaral, Sandra Liado^1,10  Wichi, Rogério Brandão^1,10 

[1] , Bauru, Brazil;, Rio Claro, Brazil;Júlio de Mesquita Filho”Universidade Camilo Castelo Branco, Fernandópolis, Brazil;Universidade Estadual Paulista “Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, Brazil;Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, Brazil;Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Brazil;Universidade Nove de Julho, São Paulo, Brazil;Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

关键词: animal studies;    exercise science;    physical education;    sport;    knowledge evolution..;   

DOI  :  10.1590/s1980-6574201700si0002

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Universidade Estadual Paulista "Julio de Mesquita Filho" * Departamento de Educacao Fisica

【 摘 要 】

The validity and relevance of research with animals for the development of knowledge in Exercise Science have for long been discussed. Given the complexity of the biological systems, the use of animal models offers a significant contribution to uncover new findings about acute and chronic effects of exercise, particularly when these studies in humans have limitations and ethical implications. There have been notable findings using experimental animals either in basic sciences or in clinical studies involving physiology, pharmacology, genetic, biochemistry, urology, endocrinology and cancer. This article presents a brief review of scientific research using animal models with a focus on exercise training as an effective tool for the prophylaxis and treatment of different pathological processes, which are the basis of many concepts taught and used in undergraduate courses and graduate programs, as well as in new researches showed in scientific conference meetings in numerous areas of science.

【 授权许可】

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