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Elimination of influences of the ACTN3 R577X variant on oxygen uptake by endurance training in healthy individuals.
International journal of sports physiology and performance - 1 Jul 2015
Silva Michelle S M, Bolani Wladimir, Alves Cleber R, Biagi Diogo G, Lemos José R, da Silva Jeferson L, de Oliveira Patrícia A, Alves Guilherme B, de Oliveira Edilamar M, Negrão Carlos E, Krieger José E, Dias Rodrigo G, Pereira Alexandre C
Abstract excerpt
AIM: To study the relationship between the ACTN3 R577X polymorphism and oxygen uptake (VO2) before and after exercise training. METHODS: Police recruits (N=206, 25±4 y) with RR (n=75), RX (n=97), and XX (n=33) genotypes were selected. After baseline measures, they underwent 18 wk of running endurance training. Peak VO2 was obtained by cardiopulmonary exercise testing. RESULTS: Baseline body weight was not...
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