Human performance: a role for the ACE genotype?
The I allele of the angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) gene is associated with lower ACE activity and endurance performance; an excess occurs in elite distance runners, rowers, and mountaineers, perhaps secondary to enhanced muscle efficiency. Conversely, the D allele is associated with training-related strength gain and elite power-oriented performance secondary to increased ACE and angiotensin II, a growth factor.
Jones
Alun
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Department of Cardiovascular Genetics, Rayne Institute, University College London, UK.
Montgomery
Hugh E
HE
Woods
David R
DR
D000483:Alleles; D001920:Bradykinin / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism; D005819:Genetic Markers; D005828:Genetics, Population; D005838:Genotype; D006801:Humans; D007703:Peptidyl-Dipeptidase A / Q000235:genetics* / Q000378:metabolism; D010807:Physical Endurance / Q000235:genetics* / Q000502:physiology; D011110:Polymorphism, Genetic; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis
D005819:Genetic Markers; D007703:Peptidyl-Dipeptidase A; D001920:Bradykinin