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Role of the PPARGC1A Gene and Its rs8192678 Polymorphism on Sport Performance, Aerobic Capacity, Muscle Adaptation and Metabolic Diseases: A Narrative Review.
Genes - 20 Dec 2024
Varillas-Delgado David
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The PPARGC1A gene, encoding the PGC-1α protein, is a critical regulator of energy metabolism, influencing mitochondrial biogenesis, fatty acid oxidation, and carbohydrate metabolism. This narrative review aims to evaluate the role of the PPARGC1A gene, with a specific focus on the c.1444G<A polymorphism (rs8192678), in sports performance, including its impact on aerobic capacity, muscle...
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