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Ace I/D polymorphism is associated with habitual physical activity in pubertal boys.
The journal of physiological sciences : JPS - 1 Nov 2013
Mäestu Jarek, Lätt Evelin, Rääsk Triin, Sak Katrin, Laas Kariina, Jürimäe Jaak, Jürimäe Toivo
Abstract excerpt
We investigated the association between the angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) gene insertion (I)/deletion (D) polymorphism and physical activity levels in boys at early pubertal stage (calendar age 12.04 ± 0.77 years). Body composition by DXA, pubertal stage and cardiovascular fitness on cycle ergometer were measured in addition to 7-day accelerometry. DNA was separated from the whole blood. Sedentary...
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