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Single muscle fiber myosin heavy chain distribution in elite female track athletes

Authors :
Parcell, Allen C.
Sawyer, Robert D.
Poole, R. Craig
Source :
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. March, 2003, Vol. 35 Issue 3, 434-438
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Electrophoretic analysis of single muscle fibers from elite female athletes reveal a diverse myosin heavy chain phenotype as compared to a preponderance of hybrid fibers in untrained athletes. Research suggests that the unique difference is due to the chronic and varied training the elite female athletes received.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01959131
Volume :
35
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.108881800