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The angiotensin converting enzyme I/D polymorphism in long distance runners.
The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness - 1 Sept 2006
Hruskovicová H, Dzurenková D, Selingerová M, Bohus B, Timkanicová B, Kovács L
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AIM: There is an assumption that ACE I/D polymorphism represents one of the possible genetic factors that might be associated with sports excellence. Recent studies have identified an increased frequency of I allele in elite endurance athletes, long distance runners, rowers and mountaineers. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that the ACE I/D polymorphism is associated with enhanced endurance...
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