The FTO A/T polymorphism and elite athletic performance: a study involving three groups of European athletes.

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The FTO A/T polymorphism and elite athletic performance: a study involving three groups of European athletes.

PloS one - 1 Jan 2013

Eynon Nir, Nasibulina Emiliya S, Banting Lauren K, Cieszczyk Pawel, Maciejewska-Karlowska Agnieszka, Sawczuk Marek, Bondareva Elvira A, Shagimardanova Roza R, Raz Maytal, Sharon Yael, Williams Alun G, Ahmetov Ildus I, Lucia Alejandro, Birk Ruth

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OBJECTIVE: The FTO A/T polymorphism (rs9939609) is a strong candidate to influence obesity-related traits. Elite athletes from many different sporting disciplines are characterized by low body fat. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess whether athletic status is associated with the FTO A/T polymorphism. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: A large cohort of European Caucasians from Poland, Russia and Spain were tested...

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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0060570
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