Genetic Differences in Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Alpha Gene in Endurance Athletes (Long Distance Runners) and Power/Endurance Athletes (Wrestlers, Football Players)

Introduction: Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha gene plays an important role in the expression of genes involved fatty acid, glucose, and energy metabolism. PPARα intron 7 G/C polymorphism (rs4253778) is one associated with athletic performance. This study aimed to investigate genotype distribution allele frequencies endurance-oriented athletes (long-distance runners) power/endurance-oriented (wrestlers football players) (n=158) non-athletic individuals (n=56). 
 Material Methods: was analyzed using polymerase chain reaction restriction fragment length methods. Results: Genotypes were compared between (wrestlers, categorized according their sport disciplines. In addition, individuals. The similar groups athlete (p˃0.05). There no statistically significant association among athletes, Conclusion: may not be considered as a distinctive genetic marker endurance mixed