Variants in the Myostatin Gene and Physical Performance Phenotype of Elite Athletes

Variants in the Myostatin Gene and Physical Performance Phenotype of Elite Athletes

The <i>MSTN</i> gene is a negative regulator of muscle growth that is attracting attention as a candidate gene for physical performance traits. We hypothesised that variants of <i>MSTN</i> might be associated with the status of elite athlete. We therefore sought to study the...

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Main Authors: Valentina Ginevičienė, Audronė Jakaitienė, Erinija Pranckevičienė, Kazys Milašius, Algirdas Utkus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Genes
Subjects:
sprint and power
endurance
myostatin
polymorphism
phenotype
genotype
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/12/5/757

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