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Genetic variation in the renin-angiotensin system and athletic performance.
European journal of applied physiology - 1 May 2000
Alvarez R, Terrados N, Ortolano R, Iglesias-Cubero G, Reguero J R, Batalla A, Cortina A, Fernández-García B, Rodríguez C, Braga S, Alvarez V, Coto E
Abstract excerpt
The D allele at the angiotensin-I-converting enzyme (ACE)-insertion/deletion polymorphism has been associated with an increased risk of developing several pathological processes, such as coronary heart disease and ventricular hypertrophy. Individuals with the DD genotype show a significantly increased left-ventricular mass in response to physical training, compared to the II genotype (which would be associated...
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