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CAG repeat polymorphism in the androgen receptor gene and the level of physical activity (HALS Study).
The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness - 1 Dec 2009
Józków P, Slowinska-Lisowska M, Laczmanski L, Medras M, Trzmiel A, Kuliczkowska-Plaksej J
Abstract excerpt
AIM: Androgens influence human behavior. They affect sport performance, physical activity and emotional responses. CAG repeat polymorphism of androgen receptor (AR) gene is associated with transcriptional activity of AR. Decreased number of CAG repeats leads to increased androgen sensitivity. The...
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