Aim and methods: The purpose of this investigation was to determine the changes of erythrocyte deformability, band-3 protein and actin in the definite volume of erythrocyte membrane after high intensity running training and recovery in rats.
Results: Long-term training could significantly improve erythrocyte deformability and the quantity of membrane proteins. Erythrocyte deformability, band-3 protein and actin decreased transitorily at varying degrees after inadaptable high intensity exercise. One and two week training could improve erythrocyte deformability, the quantity of band-3 protein and actin after recovery.
Conclusion: Alterations of erythrocyte membrane protein after high intensity training could cause the change in erythrocyte membrane structure and hence influenced erythrocyte deformability. That was maybe one of mechanisms of training effecting erythrocyte deformability.