Tests for:
Genetic markers for athletic fitness and performance
Analytes measured:
Power and Endurance
AGT: An essential component of the renin-angiotensin system. It influences exercise and training methods for best results.
ACE: Responsible for the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II – influencing vasodilation and vasoconstriction. VEGF An endothelial cell proliferator involved in blood vessel growth to increase oxygenation and thus impact VO2max. BDRKB Influences the communication between the renin-angiotensin and kainin-kalikrein systems impacting thirst and fluid loss.
ACTN: An actin-binding protein that influences the function of fast-twitch muscle fibres.
ADRB2: Associated with blood vessel growth to meet the needs of the active tissue and so influencing oxygenation and VO2max.
NRF-2: Improves respiratory capacity and increases ATP production during exercise.
PPARGC1A: Associated with the mediation of the initial phase of exercise and increasing mitochondrial biogenesis.
PPARA: Associated with lipid and glucose metabolism.
TRHR: Thyrotropin-releasing hormone stimulates the release of thyroid stimulating hormone and metabolic rate.
VDR: Has a profound influence on bone density.
IL-6: Plays a crucial role in inflammation by regulating the expression of C reactive protein (CRP)
Injury and Recovery
GDF5: Plays a role in the development and healing of the skeletal system and soft tissues.
COL1A1: A collagen protein found in tendons, ligaments and cartilage.
COL5A1: Forms one of the minor fibrillar collagens of tendons and ligaments.
Il-6: Influences cytokine induced inflammation.
CRP: Raises the inflammatory response in the body.
IL-6: Plays a crucial role in inflammation and regulates expression of C reactive protein (CRP).
TNF-A: A pro-inflammatory cytokine, secreted by both macrophages and adipocytes, which has been shown to alter whole body glucose homeostasis.
SOD2: Superoxide dismutase a potent antioxidant enzyme.
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