Investigating a Variant in the ACE Gene in Ahvaz Male and Female Athletes Compared to the Control Group with Normal Body Mass

Background: The ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) gene is located on chromosome 17 and encodes a metallopeptidase dependent zinc (Zn) widely found the surface of endothelial epithelial cells. Objectives: This study compares relationship between enzyme activity I/D genotype in male female bodybuilders normal aerobic athletes. Methods: For this purpose, blood 200 people, who were divided into two groups athletes with body mass was collected extracted, distribution allele frequency both checked by PCR method. data obtained from examining D/I variant Ahvaz compared to control group evaluated using Chi-square test GraphPad Prism 6 software. Results: Findings showed that 28% had D/D genotype, 24% 48% I/I genotype. athlete population 40% D 60% I allele. Normal people 42% 29% 57% 43% Conclusions: higher chance strength sports ability It seems among indicated an increase all samples selected group. associated physical also increases ACE, there significant