Angiotensin converting enzyme is one of
the key components of cardiovascular system, effecting athletic performance. In this
study, we aimed to analyze the
angiotensin converting enzyme insertion/ deletion (ACE I/D) gene polymorphism in
Turkish Hip-hop and Latin dancers. 25 professional dancers were
recruited. Genotyping procedure was carried out by conventional PCR methodology.
8 (32%) of the dancers had DD, 13 (52%) had ID and 4
(16%) had II genotypes. Number and the percentages of D and I alleles were 29
(58%) and 21 (42%), respectively. Respective numbers and percentages of male
dancers for DD, ID and II genotypes were 5 (33%), 7 (47%), 3 (20%). For
females, 3 (30%) had DD, 6 (60%) had ID and 1 (10%) had II genotypes. D allele
was found as 17 (57%) in males, and 12 (60%) for females. 13 (43%) male and 8
(40%) female dancers had I allele. This
first study analyzing the distribution of ACE I/D alleles in professional
dancers suggest that ID genotype and D allele may have a genetic advantage for
the physical predisposition for dancers. But to fulfill the role of the ACE on
dancing, further studies with extended numbers of subjects should be carried
out.
Bölüm | SPORT AND HEALTH |
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Yayımlanma Tarihi | 5 Ekim 2018 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2018 Cilt: 9 Sayı: 3 |