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    • Genetics
    • Biotechnology

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    • Growing understanding of genetic control in cardiovascular and musculoskeletal function.
    • Advancements in genetic manipulation technologies raise concerns about athletic performance abuse.
    • Gene doping refers to the misuse of genetic manipulation for athletic enhancement.

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    • To identify genes and methodologies for gene doping.
    • To explore technologies for detecting gene doping.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review to identify candidate genes and detection methods.
    • Analysis of animal studies, particularly transgenic mice models.
    • Evaluation of gene transfer effectiveness in adult organisms.

    Main Results:

    • Numerous candidate performance-enhancing genes identified from animal studies.
    • Limited genes proven effective for gene transfer in adults.
    • Genes with local effects and minimal traces in bodily fluids are most susceptible to abuse.

    Conclusions:

    • No current evidence of gene doping in competitive athletes.
    • Anti-doping authorities must monitor emerging gene doping technologies.
    • Detection of gene doping presents unique challenges, with promising approaches under development.