Association of the ACTN3 R577X polymorphism in Polish rowers

Background: The ACTN3 R577X polymorphism has been associated with an elite athlete status. Several studies have determined that the R allele is connected with power-oriented athletic performance, whereas the nonfunctional XX genotype may give some beneficial effect for endurance performance. The mai...

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Main Authors: Jastrzebski Zbigniew, Leonska-Duniec Agata, Kolbowicz Marek, Tomiak Tomasz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego i Sportu w Gdansku 2014-10-01
Series:Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
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Online Access:http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/bjha.2014.6.issue-3/bjha-2014-0019/bjha-2014-0019.xml?format=INT