Endocrine Abstracts

Purpose: To investigate the effects of Tribulus terrestris (TT) on immune function in over-trained rats and explore the mechanisms – the role of glucocorticoid (GC) and glucocorticoid receptor (GR).Methods: Thirty male SD rats were randomly divided into control group, over-trained group and over-trained+TT group. The last two groups were trained on a motor-driven treadmill with a progressively increased load for 6 weeks. The over-trained+TT...