Chuan-Fang Zhang | PubMed Health

PubMed2004

[Human genetics of physical performance].

Development of human molecular genetics gradually revealed that certain people seem to have congenital capacity in physical performance, and this capacity may correlate with genes. Recently, more and more evidences have shown that genes control some physical characters, such as extreme motion, muscle strength, endurance, ductility, fatigue recovery, and VO2max, ect. The development of spaceflight in China and nation defence urgently require appearance of this study, and its application will help to find physically potential individuals in advance and save large amount of money in the later systematic training.

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PubMed2004

[Association between genetic factor and physical performance].

Correlation study between physical performance and gene has become a hot topic. Evidences have indicated that human capacity is partially influenced by genetic factors. Since 2000, the genetic studies of locomotion have progressed rapidly. More than 70 genetics markers associated with physical performance have been studied, such as VO(2max) (maximal oxygen uptake), muscle strength and lactate threshold. This research could be used to detect the special individual in spaceflight project and national defense project. Obviously, genetic detection of the special individual at early stage will save time and fund as compared with traditional training system. The present paper is to summarize some major international studies on aerobic exercise related genes and loci. We expect that the present article may provide helpful information to promote the project in China.

Humans↗