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Exercise Improves Gene Expression in Type 2 Diabetes

Last updated September 12, 2026

Key finding

Post exercise, the CHRFAM7A increased in AE for HNW.

This study investigated the effects of different exercise types on gene expression in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes, finding increased CHRFAM7A expression post-exercise.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Long-Term (1–5 y)

Risk of bias

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What this paper says

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Study focus

This study investigated the effects of different exercise types on gene expression in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes, finding increased CHRFAM7A expression post-exercise.

Clinical relevance

Understanding how exercise influences gene expression can help tailor physical activity recommendations for individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. This could lead to improved management of the disease and better health outcomes.

Keep in mind

The effectiveness of the interventions remains unclear due to lack of detailed outcomes. No significant differences were found for TNF-α and CHRNA7 gene expressions. The sample size and demographic details were not specified.

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Keryma CDSM, Ivan LPB, Amanda VS, et al. Effects of Different Types of Exercises on Gene Expression in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. Biomedicines. 2023;11(2):565. doi:10.3390/biomedicines11020565

Main Effects

CHRFAM7A gene expression increased post-exercise in the aerobic group.

CHRFAM7A gene expression increased post-exercise in the resistance group.

CHRFAM7A gene expression increased post-exercise in the combined exercise group.

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Aerobic exercise, Mixed exercise, Taichi plus resistance band training and NLRP3 gene expression, REV-ERBα gene expression.

Primary intervention

Aerobic exercise

Primary outcomes

  • NLRP3 gene expression
  • REV-ERBα gene expression

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Evidence pairs
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Evidence topics
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 64

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Related topics

6

Evidence pairs

50

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High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 6 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 2 direct semantic evidence topics

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Primary evidence

Evidence topic

Aerobic Exercise

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Related evidence

Evidence topic

Mind-Body and Balance Exercise

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

NLRP3 gene expression

Aerobic exercise → NLRP3 gene expression

Aerobic exercise → NLRP3 gene expression

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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REV-ERBα gene expression

Aerobic exercise → REV-ERBα gene expression

Aerobic exercise → REV-ERBα gene expression

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
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NLRP3 gene expression

Mixed exercise → NLRP3 gene expression

Mixed exercise → NLRP3 gene expression

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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REV-ERBα gene expression

Mixed exercise → REV-ERBα gene expression

Mixed exercise → REV-ERBα gene expression

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

NLRP3 gene expression

Taichi plus resistance band training → NLRP3 gene expression

Taichi plus resistance band training → NLRP3 gene expression

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

REV-ERBα gene expression

Taichi plus resistance band training → REV-ERBα gene expression

Taichi plus resistance band training → REV-ERBα gene expression

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

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evidence suggest

Evidence Suggest

  • CHRFAM7A expression increased after aerobic, resistance, and combined exercises.
  • No significant changes in TNF-α expression across all exercise types.
  • No statistical differences for CHRNA7 expression between groups.
who this applies

Who this applies to

  • Individuals diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.
  • Participants engaging in physical activity interventions.
keep in mind

Keep in Mind

  • The study does not clarify the sample size or demographic diversity.
  • Findings may not generalize to all individuals with Type 2 Diabetes.
  • Further research is needed to explore long-term effects of exercise on gene expression.
between the lines

Between the Lines

  • The effectiveness of the interventions remains unclear due to lack of detailed outcomes.
  • No significant differences were found for TNF-α and CHRNA7 gene expressions.
  • The sample size and demographic details were not specified.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Aerobic Exercise and REV-ERBα gene expression, Aerobic Exercise and NLRP3 gene expression.

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This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.

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Does Aerobic exercise improve rev-erbα gene expression?

Moderate Evidence

Aerobic exercise appears to improve rev-erbα gene expression.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.

Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    REV-ERBα gene expression

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does Mixed exercise improve rev-erbα gene expression?

Emerging Evidence

Mixed exercise appears to improve rev-erbα gene expression.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    REV-ERBα gene expression

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does Taichi plus resistance band training improve rev-erbα gene expression?

Emerging Evidence

Taichi plus resistance band training appears to improve rev-erbα gene expression.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    REV-ERBα gene expression

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does Aerobic exercise improve nlrp3 gene expression?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Aerobic exercise for nlrp3 gene expression.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    NLRP3 gene expression

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study
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