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Linkage between a muscle-specific CK gene marker and VO 2max in the HERITAGE Family study

Authors :
Rivera, Miguel A.
Perusse, Louis
Simoneau, Jean-Aime
Gagnon, Jacques
Dionne, France T.
Leon, Arthur S.
Skinner, James S.
Wilmore, Jack H.
Province, Michael
Rao, D.C.
Bouchard, Claude
Source :
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. May, 1999, Vol. 31 Issue 5, p698, 4 p.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

A muscle-specific creatine kinase (CKMM) gene may contribute to individual differences in maximal oxygen uptake responses to endurance training. Genetic linkage was found in 495 members of 98 Caucasian nuclear families. Researchers measured responses to both sedentary status and endurance training.

Details

ISSN :
01959131
Volume :
31
Issue :
5
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.54682670