The Effect of 8 Weeks of High Intensity Training vs High Volume Training on TCF4/CHOP10 Gene Complexes of Subcutaneous Fat Tissue in Male Rats

Background and Objectives This study aims to evaluate the effect of different intensities of aerobic training on the expression of transcription factor 4 (TCF4) and C/EBP homologous protein (CHOP10) genes in subcutaneous adipose tissue of male Wistar rats. Subjects and Methods In this experimental study, 32 male Wistar rats with a mean age of 6 weeks and a weight of 237±33 gr were used. Then, they were randomly divided into four groups of 8, including control group, moderate-intensity aerobic training (MIT), high-intensity aerobic training (HIT), and highintensity interval aerobic training (HIIT). The MIT group trained at an intensity of 65% VO2max for 47 minutes. The HIT group running at a speed of 20 meters per minute with an increasing inclination for 40 minutes. The HIIT group trained at an intensity of 90-100% VO2max for 37 minutes. Adipose tissue sample was collected 24 hours after the last training session to evaluate the expression of TCF4 and CHOP10 genes by real-time PCR method. Results There was a significant difference in the expression of CHOP10 gene in the subcutaneous tissue of male Wistar rats in the HIIT group compared to the MIT and control group (P=0.004). However, no significant difference was observed between HIIT and HIT groups (P=1). In addition, there was a significant difference in TCF4 gene expression in the HIIT group compared to the control group (P=0.006). However, no significant difference was observed between HIIT and HIT groups (P=1) Conclusion The expression level of adipogenic genes decreased after HIIT. These findings indicate that this exercise is effective in controlling the expression of genes involved in fat metabolism.