Article
ACTN3 genotype influences exercise-induced muscle damage during a marathon competition.
European journal of applied physiology - 1 Mar 2017
Del Coso Juan, Valero Marjorie, Salinero Juan José, Lara Beatriz, Díaz Germán, Gallo-Salazar César, Ruiz-Vicente Diana, Areces Francisco, Puente Carlos, Carril Juan Carlos, Cacabelos Ramón
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Exercise-induced muscle damage has been identified as one of the main causes of the progressive decrease in running and muscular performance in marathoners. The aim of this investigation was to determine the influence of the ACTN3 genotype on exercise-induced muscle damage produced during a marathon. METHODS: Seventy-one experienced runners competed in a marathon race. Before and after the race, a sample...
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