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Area of Science:

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  • Human Genetics
  • Exercise Science

Background:

  • Heme oxygenase-1 (HMOX-1) is crucial for cardiovascular adaptation to stress.
  • Understanding genetic influences on cardiovascular function during exercise is important for personalized training and health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between HMOX-1 gene polymorphisms (-1135A/G, -413A/T, rs5755720) and cardiac structural/functional parameters.
  • To assess these associations at rest and during submaximal exercise before and after endurance training.

Main Methods:

  • Studied 102 young Chinese males (non-athletes).
  • Analyzed HMOX-1 genotypes (-1135A/G, -413A/T, rs5755720).
  • Measured cardiac output (Q), stroke volume (SV), and ejection fraction (EF) at rest and during graded cycle-ergometer exercise (50-150 W) pre- and post-training.

Main Results:

  • Significant genotype effects for -1135A/G on Q and SV at specific workloads.
  • Significant genotype effects for -413A/T on EF at 100 W.
  • The rs5755720 polymorphism showed significant effects on most cardiac variables (Q, SV, EF) across workloads, with CC genotype individuals exhibiting higher values.

Conclusions:

  • Preliminary evidence suggests an association between HMOX-1 genotype and cardiac response to submaximal exercise.
  • Findings may inform future research on cardioprotective genotypes, particularly the rs5755720 polymorphism.
  • Further studies in diverse populations and clinical settings are warranted.