title: Genomics DNA profiling in elite professional soccer players: a pilot study.
abstract: Functional variants in exonic regions have been associated with development of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. Athletic performance can be considered a multi-factorial complex phenotype. Genomic DNA was extracted from buccal swabs of seven soccer players from the Fulham football team. Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNPs) genotyping was undertaken. To achieve optimal athletic performance, predictive genomics DNA profiling for sports performance can be used to aid in sport selection and elaboration of personalized training and nutrition programs. Predictive DNA profiling may be able to detect athletes with potential or frank injuries, or screening and selection of future athletes, and can help them to maximize utilization of their potential and improve performance in sports. The aim of this study is to provide a wide scenario of specific genomic variants that an athlete carries, to implement which measures should be taken to maximize the athlete's potential.
authors.affiliation: Shafallah Medical Genetics Center , Doha, Qatar.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kambouris
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Hospital Antonio Cardarelli, 86100 Contrada Tappino , Campobasso, Italy.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Del Buono
authors.affiliation: Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders, University of Salerno , Salerno, Italy ; Queen Mary University of London, Center of Sports and Exercise Medicine , London, UK.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Maffulli
keywords: SNP variants; athletes; performance