@article{ref1,
title="Effects of combat sports on functional network connectivity in adolescents",
journal="Neuroradiology",
year="2021",
author="Li, Wei and Kong, Xin and Zhanng, Yu and Luo, Yuqi and Ma, Jun",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="PURPOSE: To explore the effects of combat sports on functional network connectivity (FNC) in healthy adolescents. <br><br>METHODS: Resting-state fMRI data were acquired from the combat sports (CS) group (n = 32) and non-athlete healthy control (HC) group (n = 29). Resting-state networks (RSNs) were obtained based on independent component analysis (ICA), and FNC analysis was performed. Then, the intra-network and inter-network connections were compared between the two groups. <br><br>RESULTS: Compared with the HC group, the CS group demonstrated increased intra-network FC within the sensorimotor network (SMN), visual network (VIN), and cerebellum network (P < 0.01, FDR correction). Besides, decreased inter-network FC was found in the SMN-VIN, SMN-auditory network, SMN-default mode network, attention network (AN)-VIN, and AN-executive control network connections (P < 0.01, FDR correction). <br><br>CONCLUSION: This study showed a complex relationship between combat sports and FNC in adolescents. The observed FNC patterns in the CS group may reflect training-related brain network optimization, early signs of subclinical brain damage, or preexisting differences. The extensive effects of combat sports on FNC in adolescents could expand our understanding of neuromodulatory mechanisms.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0028-3940",
doi="10.1007/s00234-021-02713-y",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00234-021-02713-y"
}