ACTN3 genotype, athletic status, and life course physical capability: meta-analysis of the published literature and findings from nine studies

The ACTN3 R577X (rs1815739) genotype has been associated with athletic status and muscle phenotypes, although not consistently. Our objective was to conduct a meta-analysis of the published literature on athletic status and investigate its associations with physical capability in several new populat...

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Main Authors: Alfred, Tamuno (Author), Ben-Shlomo, Yoav (Author), Cooper, Rachel (Author), Hardy, Reecca (Author), Cooper, Cyrus (Author), Deary, Ian J. (Author), Gunnell, David (Author), Harris, Sarah E. (Author), Kumari, Meena (Author), Martin, Richard M. (Author), Moran, Colin N. (Author), Pitsiladis, Yannis P (Author), Ring, Susan M. (Author), Sayer, Avan Aihie (Author), Smith, George Davey (Author), Starr, John M. (Author), Kuh, Diana (Author), Day, Ian N.M (Author)
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Language:English
Published: 2011-09.
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