Article
Association between the Pro12Ala polymorphism of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma gene and strength athlete status.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Maciejewska-Karlowska Agnieszka, Sawczuk Marek, Cieszczyk Pawel, Zarebska Aleksandra, Sawczyn Stanislaw
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The 12Ala allele of the Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor gamma gene (PPARG) Pro12Ala polymorphism produces a decreased binding affinity of the PPARγ2 protein, resulting in low activation of the target genes. The 12Ala allele carriers display a significantly improved insulin...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
