Key result
The ACE DD genotype was significantly more frequent in athletes with superior middle-distance running performance (56.7%) compared to poor (37.9%) and mediocre (20.7%) groups (p=0.019).
Why the study?
Is the ACE I/D gene polymorphism associated with physical performance in non-elite athletes?
Population
88 male non-elite Caucasian Turkish athletes with similar training backgrounds for at least 6 months
Comparison
ACE gene polymorphisms (I/D, II, DD genotypes) vs Comparison between different ACE genotypes
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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ACE DD association with superior endurance performance requires cautious interpretation; hypothesis-generating for genetic influences on non-elite athletic traits.
Cohort (n=88)
Is the ACE I/D gene polymorphism associated with physical performance in non-elite athletes?
Absolute Event Rate: 56.7% vs 37.9%
p-value: p=0.019
The ACE DD genotype may be associated with better short-duration aerobic endurance performance in non-elite athletes.
Çam et al. (2005) conducted a cohort in Athletic performance (n=88). ACE DD genotype vs. ACE II and ID genotypes was evaluated on Middle-distance running performance (p=0.019). The ACE DD genotype was significantly more frequent in athletes with superior middle-distance running performance (56.7%) compared to poor (37.9%) and mediocre (20.7%) groups (p=0.019).
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