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The associations of ACE polymorphisms with physical, physiological and skill parameters in adolescents.
European journal of human genetics : EJHG - 1 Mar 2006
Moran Colin N, Vassilopoulos Christos, Tsiokanos Athanasios, Jamurtas Athanasios Z, Bailey Mark E S, Montgomery Hugh E, Wilson Richard H, Pitsiladis Yannis P
Abstract excerpt
Genetic variation in the human Angiotensin I-Converting Enzyme (ACE) gene has been associated with many heritable traits, including physical performance. Herein we report the results of a study of several physical, physiological and skill parameters and lifestyle in 1,027 teenage Greeks. We show that there is a strong association (P < 0.001) between the ACE I/D (insertion/deletion) polymorphism and both handgrip...
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