Overrepresentation of the COL3A1 AA genotype in Polish skiers with anterior cruciate ligament injury

Overrepresentation of the COL3A1 AA genotype in Polish skiers with anterior cruciate ligament injury

Although various intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture have been identified, the exact aetiology of the injury is not yet fully understood. Type III collagen is an important factor in the repair of connective tissue, and certain gene polymorphisms may impa...

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Main Authors: M Stępień-Słodkowska, K Ficek, A Maciejewska-Karłowska, M Sawczuk, P Ziętek, P Król, P Zmijewski, A Pokrywka, P Cięszczyk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Termedia Publishing House 2015-05-01
Series:Biology of Sport
Subjects:
anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture
COL3A1 rs1800255
collagen polymorphism
skiing
sport
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