Article
CK-MM Polymorphism is Associated With Physical Fitness Test Scores in Military Recruits.
Military medicine - 1 Sept 2015
Sprouse Courtney, Tosi Laura L, Gordish-Dressman Heather, Abdel-Ghani Mai S, Panchapakesan Karuna, Niederberger Brenda, Devaney Joseph M, Kelly Karen R
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Muscle-specific creatine kinase is thought to play an integral role in maintaining energy homeostasis by providing a supply of creatine phosphate. The genetic variant, rs8111989, contributes to individual differences in physical performance, and thus the purpose of this study was to determine if rs8111989 variant is predictive of Physical Fitness Test (PFT) scores in male, military infantry recruits....
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.