Genes for Elite Power and Sprint Performance: ACTN3 Leads the Way
The ability of skeletal muscles to produce force at a high velocity, which is crucial for success
in power and sprint performance, is strongly influenced by genetics and without the …
in power and sprint performance, is strongly influenced by genetics and without the …
More than a 'speed gene': ACTN3 R577X genotype, trainability, muscle damage, and the risk for injuries
A common null polymorphism (rs1815739; R577X) in the gene that codes for α-actinin-3
(ACTN3) has been related to different aspects of exercise performance. Individuals who are …
(ACTN3) has been related to different aspects of exercise performance. Individuals who are …
Genetic influences in sport and physical performance
Z Puthucheary, JRA Skipworth, J Rawal, M Loosemore… - Sports medicine, 2011 - Springer
The common inheritance of approximately 20 000 genes defines each of us as human.
However, substantial variation exists between individual human genomes, including …
However, substantial variation exists between individual human genomes, including …
Effect of ACTN3 gene on strength and endurance in soccer players
Abstract Pimenta, EM, Coelho, DB, Veneroso, CE, Barros Coelho, EJ, Cruz, IR, Morandi, RF,
De A. Pussieldi, G, Carvalho, MRS, Garcia, ES, and De Paz Fernández, JA. Effect of ACTN3 …
De A. Pussieldi, G, Carvalho, MRS, Garcia, ES, and De Paz Fernández, JA. Effect of ACTN3 …
The differential impact of acute exercise and mindfulness meditation on executive functioning and psycho-emotional well-being in children and youth with ADHD
H Bigelow, MD Gottlieb, M Ogrodnik… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
This study investigated how acute exercise and mindfulness meditation impacts executive
functioning and psycho-emotional well-being in 16 children and youth with ADHD aged 10 …
functioning and psycho-emotional well-being in 16 children and youth with ADHD aged 10 …
The potential role of genetic markers in talent identification and athlete assessment in elite sport
In elite sporting codes, the identification and promotion of future athletes into specialised
talent pathways is heavily reliant upon objective physical, technical, and tactical …
talent pathways is heavily reliant upon objective physical, technical, and tactical …
The ACTN3 R577X Polymorphism across Three Groups of Elite Male European Athletes
The ACTN3 R577X polymorphism (rs1815739) is a strong candidate to influence elite
athletic performance. Yet, controversy exists in the literature owing to between-studies …
athletic performance. Yet, controversy exists in the literature owing to between-studies …
ACTN3 R577X gene variant is associated with muscle-related phenotypes in elite Chinese sprint/power athletes
R Yang, X Shen, Y Wang, S Voisin, G Cai… - The Journal of …, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Abstract Yang, R, Shen, X, Wang, Y, Voisin, S, Cai, G, Fu, Y, Xu, W, Eynon, N, Bishop, DJ,
and Yan, X. ACTN3 R577X gene variant is associated with muscle-related phenotypes in …
and Yan, X. ACTN3 R577X gene variant is associated with muscle-related phenotypes in …
Association of the ACTN3 R577X (rs1815739) polymorphism with elite power sports: A meta-analysis
P Tharabenjasin, N Pabalan, H Jarjanazi - PLoS One, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Objective The special status accorded to elite athletes stems from their uncommon genetic
potential to excel in world-class power sports (PS). Genetic polymorphisms have been …
potential to excel in world-class power sports (PS). Genetic polymorphisms have been …
Effect of ACTN3 Genotype on Sports Performance, Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage, and Injury Epidemiology
Genetic factors play a significant role in athletic performance and its related phenotypes
such as power, strength and aerobic capacity. In this regard, the lack of a muscle protein due …
such as power, strength and aerobic capacity. In this regard, the lack of a muscle protein due …