Article
Overrepresentation of the ACTN3 XX genotype in elite canoe and kayak paddlers.
Journal of strength and conditioning research - 1 Apr 2015
Orysiak Joanna, Sitkowski Dariusz, Zmijewski Piotr, Malczewska-Lenczowska Jadwiga, Cieszczyk Pawel, Zembron-Lacny Agnieszka, Pokrywka Andrzej
Abstract excerpt
The aim of the study was to examine the association between the ACTN3 R577X polymorphism in canoe sprint athletes (canoe and kayak paddlers) and their results at 200- or 1000-m distance. Eighty-six European white male athletes divided into 2 groups-successful, who were outstanding at national championships, and nonsuccessful in these competitions-and 354 nonathletic controls were included in this study. The R577X...
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