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The Association between the ALDH2 rs671 Polymorphism and Athletic Performance in Japanese Power and Strength Athletes.
Genes - 27 Sept 2022
Saito Aoto, Saito Mika, Almeida Kathleen Y de, Homma Hiroki, Deguchi Minoru, Kozuma Ayumu, Kobatake Naoyuki, Okamoto Takanobu, Nakazato Koichi, Kikuchi Naoki
Abstract excerpt
The rs671 polymorphism is associated with the enzymatic activity of aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2), which is weakened by the A allele in East Asians. We recently reported the association of this polymorphism with the athletic status in athletic cohorts and the muscle strength of non-athletic cohorts. Therefore, we hypothesized the association of ALDH2 rs671 polymorphism with the performance in power/strength...
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