The Effects of the Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Genotype on 3000 m Running (VO2max) Performance & Body Composition in Turkish Army Soldiers: Longitudinal Study

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Cerit M.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY, vol.8, no.2.1, pp.998-1013, 2019 (Peer-Reviewed Journal) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 8 Issue: 2.1
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
  • Page Numbers: pp.998-1013
  • Keywords: genetics, polymorphism, physical fitness, training, GENE INSERTION/DELETION POLYMORPHISM, DELETION POLYMORPHISM, CARDIAC-FUNCTION, ID POLYMORPHISM, ASSOCIATION, INTENSITY, CAPACITY, DURATION, ACTN3, WOMEN
  • Lokman Hekim University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: The main objectives of this study is to determine the effect of ACE gene polymorphism on the parameters tested in the follow-up study, which has been carried out for many years and to find out whether the differences in ACE gene's metabolism due to the influence of parameters such as environmental factors, lifestyle and training, have a role in the development of sportive performance or not.
Methods: The study group consisted of 59 male army officers. The male subjects participating in the research study did not regularly deal with any sports activities as professionally. All subjects were measured for certain body mass and body composition variables before the accomplishment of the 3000m running test. Results: ACE gene polymorphisms were examined by PCR method. The dispersion of genotypes in the entire group (16.90 % II, n = 10; 44.10 % ID, n = 26; 39.00 % DD, n = 23) did not diverge from substantially from those estimated by the Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium. All ACE genotype groups have shown significant increase on body fat mass & fat percentage, on the other hand; free fat mass (FFM) & body mass index (BMI) and 3000m running performance (VO2max) have shown significant decrease in the test as compared to the 2004 initial levels.
Conclusion: The results obtained from this study will be able to reveal whether the metabolic effects in organism created by ACE gene polymorphism are triggered or not as a result of exercise and life-style.