scholarly journals The AGT M235T (RS699, 4072T>C) polymorphism is not associated with elite weightlifting performance

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Sigal Ben-Zaken ◽  
Yoav Meckel ◽  
Dan Nemet ◽  
Michal Pantanowitz ◽  
Alon Eliakim
Keyword(s):  
Single Nucleotide Polymorphism ◽  
Allele Frequency ◽  
Genetic Background ◽  
Elite Athletes ◽  
National Level ◽  
Nucleotide Polymorphism ◽  
Single Nucleotide ◽  
Common Features ◽  
Genotype Frequencies ◽  
The Common

It is now well established that genetic background influences an athlete’s ability to excel in different sport disciplines. Previous studies have demonstrated that among power athletes, single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the AGT genotype (Thr-Thr), was significantly more prevalent among weightlifters compared to sprinters and jumpers indicating that despite the common features of these sport subtypes (short and very intense), they vary in their strength and speed abilities, as well as in their genetic make-up. The aim of the present study was to assess whether the AGT SNP can be used also to distinguish elite from national levels weightlifters. The AGT M235T genotype frequencies were assessed in 47 weightlifters (30 elite, 17 national level) and 86 non-athletes control. The Thr-Thr genotype was significantly higher among weightlifters (29.8%) compared to controls (12.8%) (p=0.048). Thr allele frequency was significantly higher among weightlifters (55.3%) compared to controls (37.8%) (p=0.021). However, there was no difference in the prevalence of the polymorphism between national level and elite athletes. In conclusion, the results suggest that the AGT polymorphism cannot predict elite competitive weightlifting performance.

scholarly journals Prevalence of ACSL (rs6552828) polymorphism among runners

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 121-128
Author(s):  
Sigal Ben-Zaken ◽  
Yoav Meckel ◽  
Dan Nemet ◽  
Alon Eliakim
Keyword(s):  
Single Nucleotide Polymorphism ◽  
Genetic Basis ◽  
Maximal Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Professional Athletes ◽  
Distance Runners ◽  
Nucleotide Polymorphism ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Single Nucleotide ◽  
The Common

The ACSL A/G polymorphism is associated with endurance trainability. Previous studies have demonstrated that homozygotes of the minor AA allele had a reduced maximal oxygen consumption response to training compared to the common GG allele homozygotes, and that the ACSL A/G single nucleotide polymorphism explained 6.1% of the variance in the VO2max response to endurance training. The contribution of ACSL single nucleotide polymorphism to endurance trainability was shown in nonathletes, however, its potential role in professional athletes is not clear. Moreover, the genetic basis to anaerobic trainability is even less studied. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to examine the prevalence of ACSL single nucleotide polymorphism among professional Israeli long distance runners (n=59), middle distance runners (n=31), sprinters and jumpers (n=48) and non-athletic controls (n=60). The main finding of the present study was that the ACSL1 AA genotype, previously shown to be associated with reduced endurance trainability, was not higher among sprinters and jumpers (15%) compared to middle- (16%) and long-distance runners (15%). This suggests that in contrast to previous studies indicating that the ACSL1 single nucleotide polymorphism may influence endurance trainability among non-athletic individuals, the role of this polymorphism among professional athletes is still not clear.

BTNL2 gene polymorphism and sarcoid uveitis

2019 ◽  
pp. bjophthalmol-2018-312949 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mayeul Chaperon ◽  
Yves Pacheco ◽  
Delphine Maucort-Boulch ◽  
Jean Iwaz ◽  
Laurent Perard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Single Nucleotide Polymorphism ◽  
Gene Polymorphism ◽  
Nucleotide Polymorphism ◽  
Predisposing Factor ◽  
Single Nucleotide ◽  
Genotype Frequencies ◽  
Subgroup Ii ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Caucasian Women ◽  
Patient Subgroups

BackgroundUveitis is a frequent and early feature of sarcoidosis. As BTNL2 (butyrophilin-like 2) gene polymorphism was found linked with the susceptibility to sarcoidosis, we investigated whether a specific genotype of BTNL2 gene G16071A (or rs2076530) single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) would be associated with the risk of sarcoid uveitis in all patient subgroups.MethodsThe study compared the genotype frequencies of SNP G16071A of 135 patients with sarcoid uveitis (Sa+Uv+) with those of 196 patients with sarcoidosis without uveitis (Sa+Uv−), 81 patients with uveitis without sarcoidosis (Sa−Uv+), and 271 controls with no sarcoidosis nor uveitis (Sa−Uv−). Three hypothetical subgroups of patients with sarcoid uveitis (Sa+Uv+ cases) were considered: (1) subgroup I: patients aged <45 years of both sexes and all ethnic origins; (2) subgroup II: Caucasian women aged >45 years; and (3) subgroup III: all other patients.ResultsA statistically significant difference in genotype frequencies was found between the groups Sa+Uv− and Sa−Uv− (p=3.2×10−6) and between the groups Sa+Uv+ and Sa+Uv− (p=7.1×10−3). There was no difference between the three subgroups of Sa+Uv+ patients. There was a statistically significant difference in genotype frequencies between Sa+Uv− and Sa+Uv+ subgroup II (p=0.005) but no difference between Sa+Uv− and Sa+Uv+ subgroup I.ConclusionNo association was found between G16071A and the susceptibility to sarcoid uveitis. BTNL2 gene G16071A SNP seems to be a predisposing factor for sarcoidosis except in Caucasian postmenopausal women with sarcoid uveitis in whom the GG genotype prevails. These and future results will help in understanding differences between particular subgroups of patients with sarcoid uveitis.

scholarly journals Polymorphism C/T-13910 of the LCT gene regulatory region and lactase deficiency in Eurasian populations

2007 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 25-34
Author(s):  
Maria V Sokolova ◽  
Eugene V Vasilyev ◽  
Andrey I Kozlov ◽  
Denis V Rebrikov ◽  
Svetlana S Senkeeva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Single Nucleotide Polymorphism ◽  
Regulatory Region ◽  
Recessive Trait ◽  
Nucleotide Polymorphism ◽  
Single Nucleotide ◽  
Genetic Determination ◽  
Asian Populations ◽  
Genotype Frequencies ◽  
European Part Of Russia ◽  
Genetically Determined

Genetically determined deficiency of the lactase enzyme in adults (primary hypolactasia) is a recessive trait. As shown earlier, in some European populations primary hypolactasia is determined by carrying the CC genotype at the single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) LCT*С/T-13910. In this work allele and genotype frequencies were estimated for the single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) LCT*C/ T-13910 in 7 samples (346 individuals in total), representing Eurasian populations (Saami, Mari, Russians from the Volga-Ural Area, Kazakhs, Uyghurs, Buriats, Arabs). For part of these groups and for some of the earlier studied groups the frequencies of the CC genotype are similar to the epidemiological-clinical data on hypolactasia frequency reported for respective or closely located populations (in Russians, Ukrainians, Byelorussians, Kola Saami, Mari, Komi-Permyaks, Udmurts, Pamir Mountain dwellers, and in Chukchi, Iranians and Arabs). For the Asian populations, the data are contradictory, and evaluation of genetic determination of hypolactasia in these populations requires further studies of larger samples. Considering association of primary hypolactasia with CC genotype in the Russian sample found by us earlier, the obtained results point that the CC genotype at SNP LCT*C/ T-13910 is the main genetic determinant of primary hypolactasia for populations of the European part of Russia.

scholarly journals ACTN3 polymorphism prevalence in general population of six Balkan countries

Genetika ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 959-968
Author(s):  
Hacer Konakli ◽  
Zafer Konakli ◽  
Senol Dogan ◽  
Damir Marjanovic ◽  
Serkan Dogan
Keyword(s):  
Single Nucleotide Polymorphism ◽  
General Population ◽  
Elite Athletes ◽  
Rflp Analysis ◽  
Population Data ◽  
Sport Performance ◽  
Nucleotide Polymorphism ◽  
Salting Out ◽  
Single Nucleotide ◽  
Balkan Countries

The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of RR, RX and XX genotypes of rs1815739 single nucleotide polymorphism of ACTN3 gene in general population of six Balkan countries. This SNP is currently thought to give genetic predisposition for advantageous sport performance, with its R allele positively correlating with better performance in strength/power sports, and X allele being present in higher frequency in elite athletes in endurance disciplines. A total of 483 individuals (281 males and 202 females) from seven populations from six countries was tested. Samples were collected by buccal swabbing method, DNA was isolated according to salting-out protocol and genotyping was performed using PCR and RFLP analysis. Obtained results suggest that RR and RX genotypes (43.7% and 44.1%, respectively) are overrepresented when compared to XX genotype (12.2%). The XX genotype in the study samples is present in lower frequency when compared to the global (16-18%) and European (18%) average. This study reports the first population data on genotype prevalence in sports-related genes for this part of Europe and is the beginning of research interests that intend to investigate genetic predispositions of elite athletes from this region competing internationally in different disciplines.

Dopamine transporter 1 (DAT1) rs40184 single nucleotide polymorphism is not associated with the Malaysian major depressive disorder subjects

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 5-13
Author(s):  
Asraa Faris Aldoghachi ◽  
Pike-See Cheah ◽  
Normala Ibrahim ◽  
Munn Sann Lye ◽  
King-Hwa Ling
Keyword(s):  
Single Nucleotide Polymorphism ◽  
Major Depressive Disorder ◽  
Depressive Disorder ◽  
Conditional Logistic Regression ◽  
Nucleotide Polymorphism ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Single Nucleotide ◽  
Malaysian Population ◽  
Genotype Frequencies

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a serious mental illness with a multifactorial aetiology that was shown to influence behaviour and affect cognition. Previous research has favoured the involvement of dopamine in the aetiology of the disorder, and since one of the critical regulators of the dopamine levels and activity in the brain is DAT1, the present study investigated the association of a single nucleotide polymorphism in the DAT1 gene (rs40184) and MDD in the Malaysian population. A total of 300 cases and 300 matched controls were recruited from four Klang valley hospitals and were screened for DAT1 rs40184 using high resolution melting assays. The allele and genotype frequencies were analysed by using Chi-square. Hardy Weinberg equilibrium for the distribution of alleles and genotypes was tested by using Chi-square. Determination of the association between rs40184 and MDD was achieved by conditional logistic regression using SPSS. In the present study, no significant association was obtained between DAT1 and MDD in the Malaysian population.

scholarly journals The effect of a single nucleotide polymorphism on human α2-antiplasmin activity

Blood ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 109 (12) ◽  
pp. 5286-5292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria J. Christiansen ◽  
Kenneth W. Jackson ◽  
Kyung N. Lee ◽  
Patrick A. McKee
Keyword(s):  
Single Nucleotide Polymorphism ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
Amino Terminus ◽  
Healthy Population ◽  
Plasma Samples ◽  
Nucleotide Polymorphism ◽  
Single Nucleotide ◽  
Genotype Frequencies ◽  
Polymorphic Forms

Abstract The primary inhibitor of plasmin, α2-antiplasmin (α2AP), is secreted by the liver into plasma with Met as the amino-terminus. During circulation, Met-α2AP is cleaved by antiplasmin-cleaving enzyme (APCE), yielding Asn-α2AP, which is crosslinked into fibrin approximately 13 times faster than Met-α2AP. The Met-α2AP gene codes for either Arg or Trp as the sixth amino acid, with both polymorphic forms found in human plasma samples. We determined the Arg6Trp genotype frequency in a healthy population and its effects on Met-α2AP cleavage and fibrinolysis. Genotype frequencies were RR 62.5%, RW 34.0%, and WW 3.5%. The polymorphism related to the percentage of Met-α2AP in plasma was WW (56.4%), RW (40.6%), and RR (23.6%). WW plasma tended to have shorter lysis times than RR and RW plasmas. APCE cleaved purified Met-α2AP(Arg6) approximately 8-fold faster than Met-α2AP(Trp6), which is reflected in Asn-α2AP/Met-α2AP ratios with time in RR, RW, and WW plasmas. Removal of APCE from plasma abrogated cleavage of Met-α2AP. We conclude that the Arg6Trp polymorphism is functionally significant, as it clearly affects conversion of Met-α2AP to Asn-α2AP, and thereby, the rate of α2AP incorporation into fibrin. Therefore, the Arg6Trp polymorphism may play a significant role in governing the long-term deposition/removal of intravascular fibrin.

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