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Polymorphisms in control region of mtDNA relates to individual differences in endurance capacity or trainability.
The Japanese journal of physiology - 1 Jun 2002
Murakami Haruka, Ota Akemi, Simojo Hitoshi, Okada Morihiko, Ajisaka Ryuichi, Kuno Shinya
Abstract excerpt
The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the polymorphisms in the control region of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) related to individual difference in the endurance capacity or trainability. Fifty-five sedentary males participated in this study and were submitted to an 8-week endurance training program. The VO(2 max) was determined before and after training. Total DNA was extracted from the blood, and the...
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