Variable number of tandem repeat polymorphisms of the interleukin-1 receptor antagonist gene <it>IL-1RN</it>: a novel association with the athlete status

• Main Authors: Ryckman Kelli K (Author), Di Santolo Manuela (Author), Cauci Sabina (Author), Williams Scott M (Author), Banfi Giuseppe (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The interleukin-1 (IL-1) family of cytokines is involved in the inflammatory and repair reactions of skeletal muscle during and after exercise. Specifically, plasma levels of the IL-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra) increase dramaticall...