Article
Is the COL5A1 rs12722 gene polymorphism associated with running economy?
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Bertuzzi Rômulo, Pasqua Leonardo A, Bueno Salomão, Lima-Silva Adriano Eduardo, Matsuda Monique, Marquezini Monica, Saldiva Paulo H
Abstract excerpt
The COL5A1 rs12722 polymorphism is considered to be a novel genetic marker for endurance running performance. It has been postulated that COL5A1 rs12722 may influence the elasticity of tendons and the energetic cost of running. To date, there are no experimental data in the literature supporting the relationship between range of motion, running economy, and the COL5A1 rs12722 gene polymorphism. Therefore, the...
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