http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0017558. (2013), the authors describe how ACTN3 codes for a protein found only in type-IIx muscle fibres. (1992) mapped the ACTN2 and ACTN3 genes to chromosomes 1 and 11, respectively. Does anyone know if it is possible to change my actn3 gene from the RX variant to the RR variant? What can be done currently to change your dna? If we exclude the Ainu-descended East Asians, then East Asians (hg NO) have a 35/45/15 to 55/40/5 range of distribution. Athletes with the RR genotype had greater handgrip than those with the RX genotype (p = 0.031). In either half of Eurasia, relative to Caucasian peoples, GWAS studies on ACTN3 show that East Asians and Uralics and their associated populations are genetically predisposed (in terms of ACTN3) to sports involving muscle power and muscle endurance. http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0166605. [r/mongoloidcj] East Asian Power Athleticism | the ACTN3 gene If you follow any of the above links, please respect the rules of reddit and don't vote in the other threads. J Exerc Nutrition Biochem. Privacy policy. The angiotensin I-converting enzyme insertion/deletion (ACEI/D) polymorphism and the α-actinin-3 gene (ACTN3) R577X polymorphism have been most widely studied for such association analysis. I had intended to consider the AGTR2 and COL5A1 genes in this post, but this post has already gotten too long. Studies refer to this variant as R577X. (2014) found that ACTN3 genotype was also linked to resting testosterone levels in elite Russian athletes; individuals with RR genotype had greater free testosterone than those with the RX genotype who in turn had greater levels than those with the XX genotype. ACTN3 is a genetic modifier of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. (2007) found that when a group of individuals were given the same training programme, those that had the RR genotype saw greater improvements in peak power and absolute power relative to both RX and XX genotypes. Most of the activities in soccer such as jumping, striking the ball, and running are considered plyometric and explosive. The Spanish population shows an African admixture of 14.8% (12.6% Mozabite and 2.2% Mbuti/Yoruba), confirming that gene flow from Sub-Saharan or North African populations has occurred in the Spanish sample. However, the endurance performance was similar among genotype groups (p = 0.385). The α-actinins are a family of actin-binding proteins related to dystrophin and the spectrins (1). In a review article in 2013 by Eynon et al. http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0150594. Similarly, Turky et al. ACTN3 is encoded … The only identified gene other than ACTN3 in the 20-kb region centered on the R577X polymorphism is the CTSF gene (MIM 603539), which encodes the papain-like cysteine protease cathepsin F (Wang et al. The ACTN3 gene in elite Greek track and field athletes. Introduction ACTN3 is a gene that encodes for alpha-actinin-3, a protein expressed only in type-II muscle fibers (North et al., 1999). The E. Han Chinese are famous for their athleticism. Interestingly, Ahmetov et al. Dr. North was surprised to find healthy people that completely lacked a functional gene. The α‐actinin‐3 (ACTN3) gene R577X polymorphism is suspected to be one of the contributing gene variations in the determination of muscle fibre type composition and athletic status.In the present study, we examined the dependence of average preferred racing distance (PRD) on muscle … (2001) mapped the 4 murine actinin … This SNP, in the ACTN3 gene, encodes a premature stop codon in a muscle protein called alpha-actinin-3. However, the findings are frequently heterogeneous. ACTN3 R577X and ACE I/D genotypes are the most studied gene polymorphisms for athletic performance and muscle phenotypes. Significantly lower X/X genotype frequencies were observed in the athletes (6.7%) vs controls (16.3%; P = 0.005). I'm a bot, bleep, bloop. I will consider them in the next post. ._3gbb_EMFXxTYrxDZ2kusIp{margin-bottom:24px;text-transform:uppercase;width:100%}._3gbb_EMFXxTYrxDZ2kusIp:last-child{margin-bottom:10px} For East Asia, it is the Chukchi, the Evenk, and the Koryak. For discussion of anything CRISPR-related. Norman et al. Know Your Genes: ACTN3- “The Speed Gene” The slow twitch fibers work efficiently for a long period of time while the fast twitch fibers are responsible for the short and sudden burst of power necessary for sprinting or weightlifting. one allele of each) can produce some type IIx fibres, and individuals with the RR genotype can produce the most. This hierarchy will not change. The remainder of past and current Olympic weightlifting world record holders, from Europe, (and not from the significantly Uralic parts of Europe), have come from this part. (2014) also found that mTOR activity was lower in individuals of XX genotype following sprint training; mTOR is an enzyme that plays a role in muscle hypertrophy. I will pay someone to do it to me. Tracing back the history of speed: selection for a non-functional ACTN3 gene. The Chinese government ought to carve out an autonomous region for them somewhere in the Northeast. The east coast of China and the length of the Yangtze-until-the-Gorges are known for their Austronesian-influenced culture. Sources for ACTN3 (rs1815739) Genotype Frequency by Ethnicity, [American Caucasian, Australian White, Belgian, Swedish, African-American] https://imgur.com/a/7y7N5, [Norwegian] https://brage.bibsys.no/xmlui/handle/11250/2438965, [Italian] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17468578, [Balkans] https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322157055_ACTN3_polymorphism_prevalence_in_general_population_of_six_Balkan_countries, [Persian Iranian] https://irj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-715-en.pdf._2JU2WQDzn5pAlpxqChbxr7{height:16px;margin-right:8px;width:16px}._3E45je-29yDjfFqFcLCXyH{margin-top:16px}._13YtS_rCnVZG1ns2xaCalg{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}._1m5fPZN4q3vKVg9SgU43u2{margin-top:12px}._17A-IdW3j1_fI_pN-8tMV-{display:inline-block;margin-bottom:8px;margin-right:5px}._5MIPBF8A9vXwwXFumpGqY{border-radius:20px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0;line-height:16px;padding:3px 10px;text-transform:none}._5MIPBF8A9vXwwXFumpGqY:focus{outline:unset} The RX variant improves them a bit but not as much as the RR and the XX doesn't improve them at all. Strength athletes (52 white and 23 black; 4 women) consisting predominantly of world class and locally competitive bodybuilders, and elite powerlifters were recruited and similarly genotyped. The ACTN3 R577X variant in sprint and strength performance. Sprinters with the RR + RX genotype had significantly faster personal best times for the 100 m than those with XX genotype (10.42 ± 0.05 s vs. 10.64 ± 0.09 s, P = 0.042). If we exclude the Uralic-descended Europeans, then Caucasians (hgEFGHIJKLT and hgR?) The athletic potential of Siberian peoples cannot be understated. Runners with the RR genotype had better times at all distances than runners with the XX genotype. In skeletal muscle, α-actinin-2 and -3 are major structural components of sarcomeric Z-lines where they function to anchor actin-containing thin filaments in a constitutive manne… The Chukchi in particular have the most Samoyedic-Uralic (hgN) ancestry of the three subgroups and are the paternal ancestors of the Finns, the Balts, and the N. Russians. The Spanish population may harbor some African-related admixture representing a fourth wave of migration into Europe, but affecting Spain much more than the other groups. α-actinin 3 protein is a major component of the Z-line, it connects with actin filaments to coordinate muscle contraction (Figure 1). The XX genotype in studies refers to people who have the non-functioning ACTN3 gene, which means they do not produce the ACTN3 protein. These mice had less muscle mass (due to a decreased diameter of type IIx fibres), less grip strength (however you may test grip strength in a mouse) compared to RR and RX genotyped mice. We have analyzed the ACE, ACTN3, and AGT235 genes and we have found that the hierarchy of muscle power and muscle endurance follows the cline: Polynesian -> West African -> Northeast Asian -> Southeast Asian -> East African -> East Asian -> East European -> West Asian -> West European -> South Asian. In the present study, we examined the frequency of the X/X genotype in both Black and White elite-level bodybuilders and strength athletes in comparison to the general population. Korea. The gene ACTN3 comes to life in the form of a motivating coach. The RR variant improves your fast twitch fibres. Actn3 knockout 129X1/SvJ mice gained less weight compared to wild type; Actn3 controls sarcomeric composition and … This gene expression is limited to skeletal muscle. We have also considered the robust and gracile morphologies and we have found that the hierarchy of robustness follows the cline: Polynesians and North, East, and Southeast Asian > West Asian and East European > South Asian and West European and African. In power athletes who were not elite enough to be olympian, the XX genotype was present but severely underrepresented (by four times). These results mirror that of Vincent et al. (Info / ^Contact), ACTN3(rs1815739) Genotype Frequency by Ethnicity, ACTN3 (rs1815739) Genotype Frequency in Elderly E. Han Chinese Men, New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the EasternSunRising community. There is a variant form of the ACTN3 gene which has a single base substitution in the DNA and is referred to as R577X. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. Mills et al. Research has shown that at least one C in the genotype is beneficial to a person being more “natural” and speed and power movements and sports, via production of the alpha-actinin-3 protein. The ACTN3 gene encodes the alpha-actinin-3 protein which is present in fast-twitch muscle fibers. Atlas' $169 kit consists of two … In non-muscle cells, the cytoskeletal isoforms, α-actinin-1 and -4, are found along microfilament bundles where they mediate membrane attachment at adherans-type junctions in a dynamic manner regulated by calcium binding (2,3). View Article PubMed/NCBI Google Scholar 39. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. These countries have more RR and less XX and the same RX, relative to the rest of Europe. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Someone has linked to this thread from another place on reddit: [r/mongoloidcj] East Asian Power Athleticism | the ACTN3 gene, If you follow any of the above links, please respect the rules of reddit and don't vote in the other threads. Reddit; Wechat; Abstract. In team sports, it is not only strength and endurance, but most of all skills practised for years. The X variant of the gene, R577X, encodes a premature stop codon resulting in a non-functional α-actinin 3 protein (2, 4). Does anyone know if it is possible to change my actn3 gene from the RX variant to the RR variant? Having the right variant of the ACTN3 gene increases the likelihood of success in the sprint and strength sports. There are two variants of the ACTN3 gene found in the population, the R variant and the X variant. In situ hybridization placed the ACTN2 locus at 1q42-q43. The RX variant improves them a bit but not as much as the RR and the XX doesn't improve them at all. The RR genotype means that you have two copies of the functioning ACTN3 gene. 26. It is generally accepted that muscle fibre composition may influence physical performance. The X/X genotype was significantly lower in White athletes (9.7%) vs controls (19.9%; P = 0.018). RR genotypes showed 6 % higher handgrip strength compared to the XX group (P = 0.047). ACTN3 gene dosage in muscle performance was investigated. We constructed expression plasmids encoding mature mRNA that lacks introns or pre-mRNA, which carries introns for the ACTN3 577X gene (X and Xpre, respectively) and transfected the constructs into HEK293cells. For Europe, it is the Balkanites. Genetic polymorphism is suggested to be associated with human physical performance. /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/ReredditLink.f7b66a91705891e84a09.css.map*/, [Non-Persian Iranian] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3518978/, [Han Chinese] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22224919, [Han Chinese] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20936592, [NW. I will pay someone to do it to me. In turn, the RX genotypes saw greater improvements than the XX group. In contrast, another variant of that gene may be more useful in endurance sports. Han Chinese] http://xueshu.baidu.com/s?wd=paperuri:(82d4fa944279354e56b71b29dba8c548)&filter=sc_long_sign&sc_ks_para=q%3DACTN3%E5%9F%BA%E5%9B%A0rs1815739%E4%BD%8D%E7%82%B9%E5%A4%9A%E6%80%81%E6%80%A7%E4%B8%8EBMI%E7%9A%84%E5%85%B3%E7%B3%BB&tn=SE_baiduxueshu_c1gjeupa&ie=utf-8&sc_us=6345543835328292433. Alpha-actinin is an actin -binding protein with multiple roles in different cell types. The ACTN3 Gene: “Contains instructions for making the alpha-actinin-3 protein, which is found in fast twitch muscle fibers. In publications the (C;C) genotype is often called RR, whereas the (T;T) genotype is often called XX. Poland (in the Podlaskie), and W. Russia. The ACTN3 test sold by Atlas Sports Genetics was developed by Genetic Technologies Limited, an Australian firm. No black athletes (0%) were observed with the X/X genotype. The Balkanites have significant West Asian (hgEFGHIJKLT) ancestry. (Info / ^Contact) View entire discussion ( 1 comments) More posts from the EasternSunRising community. Consider the rest of my posts on this topic a lengthy proof of a foregone conclusion, which I will go through nonetheless, step-by-step. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, https://brage.bibsys.no/xmlui/handle/11250/2438965, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17468578, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322157055_ACTN3_polymorphism_prevalence_in_general_population_of_six_Balkan_countries, https://irj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-715-en.pdf, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3518978/, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22224919, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20936592, http://maxwellsci.com/msproof.php?doi=ajms.8.3419, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5405041/, https://academic.oup.com/ageing/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/ageing/afy007/4855281?redirectedFrom=PDF, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22639897, http://eprints.uny.ac.id/22826/1/Laporan%20Hibah%20Disertasi%20Doktor-Dini%20UNY.pdf, https://link.springer.com/article/10.1134/S2079059718010094, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4993134/, http://xueshu.baidu.com/s?wd=paperuri%3A%2843cdfcd143e9fc98719b5e4c5b62db9c%29&filter=sc_long_sign&tn=SE_xueshusource_2kduw22v&sc_vurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doc88.com%2Fp-2475987881657.html&ie=utf-8&sc_us=17263776403554834068, http://xueshu.baidu.com/s?wd=paperuri:(82d4fa944279354e56b71b29dba8c548)&filter=sc_long_sign&sc_ks_para=q%3DACTN3%E5%9F%BA%E5%9B%A0rs1815739%E4%BD%8D%E7%82%B9%E5%A4%9A%E6%80%81%E6%80%A7%E4%B8%8EBMI%E7%9A%84%E5%85%B3%E7%B3%BB&tn=SE_baiduxueshu_c1gjeupa&ie=utf-8&sc_us=6345543835328292433, East Asian Power Athleticism | the ACTN3 gene. Athletes with RR genotype also have a higher leg strength than those with the RX (p = 0.001) and XX genotype (p = 0.010). A lot of other factors, whether personality for disciplined training, die… This has to do with their Saharan African admixture. Large-scale ACTN3 genotype frequencies (RR/RX/XX) follow the cline: Africans (55/40/5) -> S. Han Chinese (40/45/15) -> N. Han Chinese (35/50/15) -> Europeans (30/50/20). The polymorphism alters position 577 of the alpha-actinin-3 protein. So Polynesians and North, East, and Southeast Asian peoples are able to realize far more of their potential muscle power and muscle endurance in strengthpower events than any other people. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322240486_No_association_between_ACTN3_R577X_and_ACE_ID_polymorphisms_and_endurance_running_times_in_698_Caucasian_athletes. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4042656/. The vast majority of past and current Olympic weightlifting world record holders, from Europe, have come from this part of Europe. A reference population of 668 Whites (363 men and 305 women) and 208 Blacks (98 men and 110 women) was genotyped for the ACTN3 R577X polymorphism. 2014;18:347–353. The last bastion as a space for diaspora East/Southeast Asians to come together to defy western brainwashing and western supremacism. Thus, consistent with most case-control studies, this multi-cohort quantitative analysis demonstrates itis unlikely that ACTN3XX genotype provides an advantage in competitive endurance running performance. Press J to jump to the feed. ACTN3 is expressed in fast twitch muscle fibers while the second gene, ACTN2, is expressed in all skeletal muscle fibers (2). Kim H, Song KH, Kim CH. For Europe, it is any country that has significant Uralic (hgN) ancestry, which is E. Sweden (in the Stockholm-Malaren), NE. Objectives: Polymorphisms in α-actinin-3 (ACTN3) gene are considered to be important in the genetic predisposition to human athletic performance. http://alance.com.br/artigos/arquivos/History-dependent%20force,%20angular%20velocity%20and%20muscular%20endurance%20in%20ACTN3%20genotypes.pdf, The muscle bone cross-sectional area of the thigh was 5 % higher in RR compared to XX individuals (P = 0.033). Alpha-actinin-3, also known as alpha-actinin skeletal muscle isoform 3 or F-actin cross-linking protein, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ACTN3 gene. Genetically put they tend to have a more optimum physiology. A common genetic variant in the ACTN3 gene causes some people not to produce the ACTN3 protein. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. Individuals with the RX genotype (i.e. Individuals with the XX genotype cannot create this protein, which shifts muscle fibres towards the slower twitch end of the spectrum. Beggs et al. These types of skeletal muscle are responsible for generating force at high velocity. The Spanish controls in the study have unusually low frequencies of the XX genotype at 18.4%. Some people have a variant in the ACTN3 gene that causes them not to make any alpha-actin-3 protein. As seen in this Japanese study, younger E. Han Chinese men must have lower frequencies of the XX genotype than their elderly counterparts, though it is unknown by exactly how much. Han Chinese Men] http://maxwellsci.com/msproof.php?doi=ajms.8.3419, [Ladakh Tibetan, W. Han Chinese, and North Indian] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5405041/, [Elderly E. Han Chinese Men] https://academic.oup.com/ageing/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/ageing/afy007/4855281?redirectedFrom=PDF, [Mexican] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22639897, [Indonesian] http://eprints.uny.ac.id/22826/1/Laporan%20Hibah%20Disertasi%20Doktor-Dini%20UNY.pdf, [Chukchi, Koryak, Evenk, Siberian European] https://link.springer.com/article/10.1134/S2079059718010094, [Lithuanian] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4993134/, [Finn] https://www.nature.com/articles/5201438, [Japanese] http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0166605, [E. Han Chinese] http://xueshu.baidu.com/s?wd=paperuri%3A%2843cdfcd143e9fc98719b5e4c5b62db9c%29&filter=sc_long_sign&tn=SE_xueshusource_2kduw22v&sc_vurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doc88.com%2Fp-2475987881657.html&ie=utf-8&sc_us=17263776403554834068, [NW. About SNPedia Cookies help us deliver our Services. For East Asia, it is any country or Chinese province that has significant Ainu (hgD) ancestry, which is N. Japan, W. Tibet, and to a lesser extent, SE. The association between the X allele and long living is also found in this study of Spanish centenarians. Using somatic cell hybrids, Beggs et al. It’s hardly the be all and end all to that ability, but it’s both a “better starting point” and “easier road to travel” for someone to do speed and power movement activities, than someone without it. Delmonico et al. (1992) identified a polymorphic (CA)n repeat within the ACTN2 gene and used it to position the ACTN2 gene on the CEPH linkage map of chromosome 1. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8d/EastAsiaMap1.png/350px-EastAsiaMap1.png. (2014) found that in a group of youth weightlifters doing the same twelve week training programme, individuals with the RR genotype showed the greatest improvement in peak strength. Sun Yang and Liu Xiang are from Shanghai. Int J Sports Med. /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/TopicLinksContainer.361933014be843c79476.css.map*/._2ppRhKEnnVueVHY_G-Ursy{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin:22px 0 0;min-height:200px;overflow:hidden;position:relative}._2KLA5wMaJBHg0K2z1q0ci_{margin:0 -7px -8px}._1zdLtEEpuWI_Pnujn1lMF2{bottom:0;position:absolute;right:52px}._3s18OZ_KPHs2Ei416c7Q1l{margin:0 0 22px;position:relative}.LJjFa8EhquYX8xsTnb9n-{filter:grayscale(40%);position:absolute;top:11px}._2Zjw1QfT_iMHH7rfaGsfBs{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0,121,211,.24),rgba(0,121,211,.12));border-radius:50%;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;height:25px;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 auto;width:25px}._2gaJVJ6_j7vwKV945EABN9{background-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-button);border-radius:50%;height:15px;width:15px;z-index:1} In power olympians, the RR genotype was overrepresented (by two times), the RX genotype was underrepresented, and the XX genotype was completely absent. One gene potentially associated with human physical performance is the ACTN3 gene, which encodes … https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3592109/, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4322025/, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/234097863_The_ACTN3_XX_Genotype's_Underrepresentation_in_Japanese_Elite_Wrestlers, https://www.snpedia.com/index.php/Rs1815739. Quite literally, your genotype at ACTN3 may be the difference between qualifying for the Olympics and winning a medal. ACTN3 is a genetic modifier of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Eynon describes a mouse knockout model, in which mice were bred to have the XX ACTN3 genotype. For ACTN3, identified base pairings of CT, TT and CC were possible. ._2YJDRz5rCYQfu8YdgB_neb{overflow:hidden;position:relative}._2YJDRz5rCYQfu8YdgB_neb:before{background-image:url(https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/img/reddit_pattern.png);content:"";filter:var(--newCommunityTheme-invertFilter);height:100%;position:absolute;width:100%}._37WD6iicVS6vGN0RomNTwh{padding:0 12px 12px;position:relative} This page was last edited on 8 February 2015, at 10:04. The ATLAS test looks at a common genetic variation within the ACTN3 gene, which has been associated in numerous studies with elite athlete status and with variation in … https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_admixture_in_Europe. The α‐actinins are an ancient family of actin‐binding proteins that play structural and regulatory roles in cytoskeletal organisation and muscle contraction. He says ACTN3 impacts your muscle composition and is specifically found in the DNA of some of the fastest sprinters in the world. ACTN3 gene dosage in muscle performance was investigated. Not only the muscle fiber dominance, but also the various qualities of the tissue itself – how well it handles muscle damage, how much mTOR is activated, its capacity to use oxygen for fuel, etc. The fast twitch muscle fibers are powered by glucose, providing power and speed. have a 15/55/30 to 40/45/15 range of distribution. The RR variant improves your fast twitch fibres. Of particular interest is a study of 846 elderly (70 to 87 y/o) E. Han Chinese men. 1998). 2008;29:352–355. ACTN3, actin-binding protein, is the major structural component of the Z-line in skeletal muscles (Beggs et al., 1992). The ACTN3 gene is in large part responsible for the type of muscle tissue that you have. The greater V0 and the larger fast fiber CSA in RR compared to XX genotypes likely contribute to enhanced whole muscle performance during high velocity contractions. https://www.freelapusa.com/the-genetics-of-high-performance-exercise/. Tian Tao and Lu Xiaojun and Liao Hui are from Hubei. Some people don’t produce this protein, which changes the composition of their muscles. They also jumped 5 % higher in both the SJ and CMJ tests (P = 0.029; P = 0.031), https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2668151/. You have two main types of ACTN3. A common polymorphism in this gene is R577X (rs1815739), where a C-to-T base substitution results in the transformation of an arginine base (R) to … These countries have less RR and more XX and more RX, relative to China. The R variant of the gene, 577R, codes for the functional allele producing the ACTN3 protein α-actinin 3. The ACTN3 gene codes for actinin alpha-3, a protein found in fast-twitch muscles. Elite athletes may be limited by this genetic change. http://anabolicgenes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/actn3.jpg. I am posting in the order of genes I have already researched. ACTN3 A gene for speed ACTN3 is the most famous ‘gene for speed’. pmid:17879893 . Genetically speaking “blacks” or Eumelanin phenotypes have less mutations than “white” or Pheomelanin phenotypes. The mean testosterone levels were significantly higher in both males and females with the R allele than with the X allele. The latest edition of this human gene map (15) lists more than 150 genes or genetic regions associated with athletic performance and physical fitness traits. One particular version of ACTN3 has been found in almost every Olympic sprinter ever tested.

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