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The ACTN3 gene in elite Greek track and field athletes.

International journal of sports medicine - 1 Apr 2008

Papadimitriou I D, Papadopoulos C, Kouvatsi A, Triantaphyllidis C

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The study of genetic influence in the making of an Olympic champion is still in its nascence, but recent work has provided findings regarding the association of the ACTN3 gene on athletic performance. The aim of this study was to examine genetic differences among elite Greek track and field athle...

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PMID: 17879893
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-965339

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