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ACE I/D and ACTN3 R/X polymorphisms and muscle function and muscularity of older Caucasian men.
European journal of applied physiology - 1 May 2010
McCauley Tracey, Mastana Sarabjit S, Folland Jonathan P
Abstract excerpt
The progressive decline in strength and power with ageing leads to compromised mobility and an increased risk of falls. Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) I/D and alpha actinin 3 (ACTN3) R/X polymorphisms have been suggested to influence variations in skeletal muscle function and body composition. This study investigated the associations between these polymorphisms and knee extensor muscle function and...
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