Investigation of Vitamin D Receptor Gene rs731236 Polymorphism in Turkish Rugby Players

Vitamin D is an important molecule responsible for the development, contraction and regeneration of muscles, activates its biological functions by means receptors, vitamin receptor (VDR), which a member nuclear group. In present study, we aimed to analyze rs731236 distribution in Turkish rugby players. A total 22 male players 30 sedentary individuals (as control group) participated study. Following DNA isolation, polymorphisms VDR was determined real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT- PCR). Statistical analysis carried out chi-square test. CC, CT TT genotype percentage distributions polymorphism were as 5 (23%), 10 (45%) 7 (32%), respectively. Allelic found be 20 C allele, 24 (55%) T allele. For group; genotypes percentages 4 (13%), 17 (57%) 9 (30%), allele counted 25 (42%) 35 (58%) controls. When compare athletes groups terms genotypes, detected no statistically significant difference (p= 0.12). comparison, between 0.76). Determination gene combinations great importance carrying optimal training programs. Therefore, determine alleles related with athletic performance on successful athletes. our cohort, more intensely