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Human performance: a role for the ACE genotype?
Exercise and sport sciences reviews - 1 Oct 2002
Jones Alun, Montgomery Hugh E, Woods David R
Abstract excerpt
The I allele of the angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) gene is associated with lower ACE activity and endurance performance; an excess occurs in elite distance runners, rowers, and mountaineers, perhaps secondary to enhanced muscle efficiency. Conversely, the D allele is associated with training-related strength gain and elite power-oriented performance secondary to increased ACE and angiotensin II, a growth...
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