ACE I/D Gene Polymorphism in Athletes of Various Sports Disciplines

• Authors: Joanna Holdys , Jakub Kryściak , Daniel Stanisławski , Piotr Gronek
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

Purpose. Genetic factors play an important role in physical performance. In this study, the polymorphism of the angiotensin-converting enzyme gene (ACE) was analyzed in relation to the level of physical fitness, measured by maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max). Methods. Molecular genetic research on the ACE gene was carried out on a group of 154 men and 85 women. All of the subjects were Polish students at the University School of Physical Education in Poznań and included professional athletes representing various sport disciplines and levels of fitness. Results. Allele I was found to have an advantageous effect on higher maximal oxygen uptake values and, in addition, a characteristic distribution of genotypes was found, where allele II was more common in individuals practicing aerobic sports and allele DD in individuals training anaerobic disciplines. Conclusion. No significant associations were found between I/D polymorphism in the ACE gene and VO2max values but certain tendencies were found for those individuals with the ACE II genotype.

Keywords

EN

I/D ACE polymorphism; maximum oxygen uptake

• Publisher: De Gruyter Open
• Journal: Human Movement
• Year: 2011
• Volume: 12
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 223-231

Dates

published

1 - 9 - 2011

online

22 - 9 - 2011

Contributors

author

Joanna Holdys

• University School of Physical Education, Poznań, Poland

author

Jakub Kryściak

• University School of Physical Education, Poznań, Poland

author

Daniel Stanisławski

• Poznań University of Life Sciences, Poznań, Poland

author

Piotr Gronek

• University School of Physical Education, Poznań, Poland

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Identifiers

DOI

10.2478/v10038-011-0022-x