Publications by authors named "Irene Torres-Aguilera"
Front Sports Act Living
February 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the role of plasma miR-106b-5p levels in predicting sports performance in elite male and female kayakers, analyzing samples taken at the start and peak of their training season.
- While miR-106b-5p levels did not change significantly for either gender, in men, higher levels correlated negatively with performance, suggesting it may predict their exercise capacity; for women, the hormonal influence of progesterone plays a crucial role in performance.
- The findings indicate that miR-106b-5p can be a performance biomarker for male athletes and that for females, both miR-106b-5p and menstrual cycle factors should be considered, emphasizing the need for
