Angiontensin Converting Enzyme Insertion/ Deletion Polymorphism Profile of Turkish Professional Hip-hop and Latin dancers

Abstract

Angiotensin converting enzyme is one of the key components of cardiovascular system, effecting athletic performance. In this study, we aimed to analyze the angiotensin converting enzyme insertion/ deletion (ACE I/D) gene polymorphism in Turkish Hip-hop and Latin dancers. 25 professional dancers were recruited. Genotyping procedure was carried out by conventional PCR methodology. 8 (32%) of the dancers had DD, 13 (52%) had ID and 4 (16%) had II genotypes. Number and the percentages of D and I alleles were 29 (58%) and 21 (42%), respectively. Respective numbers and percentages of male dancers for DD, ID and II genotypes were 5 (33%), 7 (47%), 3 (20%). For females, 3 (30%) had DD, 6 (60%) had ID and 1 (10%) had II genotypes. D allele was found as 17 (57%) in males, and 12 (60%) for females. 13 (43%) male and 8 (40%) female dancers had I allele. This first study analyzing the distribution of ACE I/D alleles in professional dancers suggest that ID genotype and D allele may have a genetic advantage for the physical predisposition for dancers. But to fulfill the role of the ACE on dancing, further studies with extended numbers of subjects should be carried out.

Keywords

• Dance,ACE,athletic performance,renin

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