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ACTN3 genotype, athletic status, and life course physical capability: meta-analysis of the published literature and findings from nine studies.
Human mutation - 1 Sept 2011
Alfred Tamuno, Ben-Shlomo Yoav, Cooper Rachel, Hardy Rebecca, Cooper Cyrus, Deary Ian J, Gunnell David, Harris Sarah E, Kumari Meena, Martin Richard M, Moran Colin N, Pitsiladis Yannis P, Ring Susan M, Sayer Avan Aihie, Smith George Davey, Starr John M, Kuh Diana, Day Ian N M
Abstract excerpt
The ACTN3 R577X (rs1815739) genotype has been associated with athletic status and muscle phenotypes, although not consistently. Our objective was to conduct a meta-analysis of the published literature on athletic status and investigate its associations with physical capability in several new population-based studies. Relevant data were extracted from studies in the literature, comparing genotype frequencies...
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