Effect of <i>ACTN3</i> R577X Genotype on Injury Epidemiology in Elite Endurance Runners

The p.R577X polymorphism (rs1815739) in the <i>ACTN3</i> gene causes individuals with the <i>ACTN3</i> XX genotype to be deficient in functional α-actinin-3. Previous investigations have found that XX athletes are more prone to suffer non-contact muscle injuries. This investi...

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Main Authors: Jorge Gutiérrez-Hellín, Gabriel Baltazar-Martins, Millán Aguilar-Navarro, Carlos Ruiz-Moreno, Jesús Oliván, Juan Del Coso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Genes
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/12/1/76

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