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Does the AMPD1 C34T Polymorphism Influence Physical Performance in Elite Athletes?
Genes - 11 Aug 2026
Martin Daniel R, Stebbings Georgina K, Heffernan Shane M, Erskine Robert M, Antrobus Mark, Brazier Jon, Lockey Sarah, Jackson Alex L, Day Stephen, Kilduff Liam, Bennett Mark, Raleigh Stuart M, Cullen Tom, Collins Malcolm, Pitsiladis Yannis, Callus Peter, Herbert Adam J, Williams Alun G
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Background/Objectives: Adenosine monophosphate deaminase deficiency has been implicated in impaired exercise capacity. We examined whether the AMPD1 C34T (rs17602729) genotype was associated with athlete status and performance in distance runners (DRs) and rugby union (RU) athletes. Methods: Participants included 621 elite male RU athletes, 666 elite/sub-elite male and female DRs, and 1029 male and female...
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