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Epigenetic Analysis of the Dopamine Transporter Gene DAT1 with a Focus on Personality Traits in Athletes.
International journal of molecular sciences - 18 May 2023
Humińska-Lisowska Kinga, Chmielowiec Krzysztof, Strońska-Pluta Aleksandra, Chmielowiec Jolanta, Suchanecka Aleksandra, Masiak Jolanta, Michałowska-Sawczyn Monika, Boroń Agnieszka, Cięszczyk Paweł, Grzywacz Anna
Abstract excerpt
Human phenotypes (traits) are determined by the selective use of a person's unique genotype (DNA sequence), following exposure to environmental stimuli, such as exercise. Inducing profound changes in epigenetics may be an underlying factor of the beneficial effects of exercise. This study aimed to investigate the association between methylation in the promoter region of the DAT1 gene and personality traits...
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