ACTN3 R577X POLYMORPHISM AND NEUROMUSCULAR RESPONSE TO RESISTANCE TRAINING

The R577X polymorphism at the ACTN3 gene has been associated with muscle strength, hypertrophy and athletic status. The X allele, which is associated with the absence of ACTN3 protein is supposed to impair performance of high force/velocity muscle contractions. The purpose of the present study was t...

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Main Authors: Paulo Gentil, Rinaldo W. Pereira, Tailce K.M. Leite, Martim Bottaro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Uludag 2011-06-01
Series:Journal of Sports Science and Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.jssm.org/vol10/n2/21/v10n2-21text.php