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Title
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ACE I/D Genotype and Risk of Non-Contact Injury in Moroccan Elite Athletes: A Pilot Study
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Type
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JournalPaper
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Keywords
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angiotensin-converting enzyme; genotypes; endurance athletes; team sports athletes; tissue damage; athletic performance
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Abstract
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Abstract Background and Objectives: The insertion/deletion (I/D) polymorphism in ACE, the gene encoding the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), has been suggested as a genetic variation that can influence exercise performance and risk of injury in elite athletes. The I allele has been associated with enhanced endurance performance and with reduced inflammation, while the D allele has been associated with improved performance in strength and power activities. However, the role of this genetic variant in the incidence of non-contact injury is underexplored. This study investigated the possible association of ACE I/D genotypes with the risk of non-contact injury in elite Moroccan athletes. Materials and Methods: Forty-three elite male athletes (19 cyclists and 24 field hockey players) from the Moroccan national team participated voluntarily. Non-contact injuries were recorded for all athletes and classified according to the IOC consensus statement by the medical staff of the teams. ACE I/D polymorphism genotypi
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Researchers
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Hassane Zouhal (Not In First Six Researchers), Abdelhalem Mesfioui (Not In First Six Researchers), Ayoub Saeidi (Not In First Six Researchers), Najib Al Idrissi (Not In First Six Researchers), Hassan Ghazal (Not In First Six Researchers), Zineb El Kettani (Not In First Six Researchers), Ismail Laher (Fifth Researcher), Rashmi Supriya (Fourth Researcher), Juan Del Coso (Third Researcher), Jihan Kartibou (Second Researcher), El Mokhtar El Ouali (First Researcher)
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