Association of VDR Polymorphisms with Muscle Mass Development in Elite Young Soccer Players: A Pilot Study

• Main Authors: Laura Flore (Author), Renato Robledo (Author), Laura Dettori (Author), Marco Scorcu (Author), Paolo Francalacci (Author), Filippo Tocco (Author), Myosotis Massidda (Author), Carla Maria Calò (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The vitamin D receptor (<i>VDR</i>) is an important candidate gene in musculoskeletal phenotypes. Polymorphisms in the <i>VDR</i> have been previously associated with several pathologies and muscular strength in athletes and elderly people; however, the literature reported co...