Evidence for ACTN3 as a Speed Gene in Isolated Human Muscle Fibers.

Evidence for ACTN3 as a Speed Gene in Isolated Human Muscle Fibers.

PURPOSE:To examine the effect of α-actinin-3 deficiency due to homozygosity for the ACTN3 577X-allele on contractile and morphological properties of fast muscle fibers in non-athletic young men. METHODS:A biopsy was taken from the vastus lateralis of 4 RR and 4 XX individuals to test for differences...

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Main Authors: Siacia Broos, Laurent Malisoux, Daniel Theisen, Ruud van Thienen, Monique Ramaekers, Cécile Jamart, Louise Deldicque, Martine A Thomis, Marc Francaux
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4773019?pdf=render

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