Jessica Denielle Matos dos Santos

Ms. Jessica Denielle Matos dos Santos


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Academic Career Length

1Year (2026-Present)

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3 June 2026 in Sci
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JOJosé Uilien de Oliveira
José Uilien de Oliveira
Felipe J. AidarFelipe J. Aidar
Felipe J. Aidar
JSJessica Denielle Matos dos Santos
Jessica Denielle Matos dos Santos
GHGreice Itamaro Heiden
Greice Itamaro Heiden
RJRicardo Luiz Cavalcanti Albuquerque Júnior
Ricardo Luiz Cavalcanti Albuquerque Júnior
Pantelis T. NikolaidisPantelis T. Nikolaidis
Pantelis T. Nikolaidis
Resistance training (RT) can help with injury recovery and the healing process. Still, high-intensity exercise can cause ischemia and reperfusion, resulting in exacerbated production of reactive oxygen species and oxidative stress. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of RT with progressive loads on markers of tissue damage and oxidative stress in rats subjected to skin lesions. Forty male Wistar rats were used, divided into four groups (n = 10): Control (CG): no intervention; Sedentary Injury (SHAM): subjected to injury, no training; Training + Injury 1 (G1): injury after one week of training; Training + Injury 2 (G2): injury followed by training. The protocol consisted of climbing a vertical ladder three times a week, 48 h apart, using progressive loads (50%, 65%, and 80%). After euthanasia, markers of tissue damage (CK, LDH, ALT, AST), oxidative stress (MDA/TBARS, SH, uric acid), and histological analysis of collagen deposition in the injured tissue were assessed. Groups G1 and G2 showed a significant increase (p < 0.0001) in CK, LDH, ALT, and AST levels compared to GC and SHAM. Oxidative stress markers, such as MDA and SH, were also elevated in the G1 and G2 groups (p < 0.0001). Uric acid concentrations increased significantly in the exercised groups compared to the controls (p < 0.0001). Histology revealed an inflammatory infiltrate and disorganized collagen fibers in the SHAM group, while G1 and G2 showed tissue with greater cellular maturity and organization. Although RT induced muscle damage and an increase in pro-oxidant markers, it also favored cellular organization and scar tissue quality.