Publications by authors named "Taeib Messaoud"
Background: ID polymorphism of the gene coding for the angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) represents a determining factor in physical and athletic performance in the context of genetic conditioning of sports predisposition. The aim of this study was to show the potential importance of genetic factors in relation to the athletic status in Tunisian athletes.
Methods: The ACE genotypes were established using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification for 282 Tunisian athletes (endurance: N.
Article Synopsis
- The study examines the mutations causing beta-thalassemia in a diverse Tunisian population, focusing on 285 subjects with varying types of the disease.
- A high detection rate of 97.7% for molecular defects was found, identifying 19 unique beta-thalassemic alleles, with the most common mutations being codon 39 (C-->T) and IVS-I-110 (G-->A).
- The paper also highlights that certain mutations may have origins and pathways of transmission specific to the Tunisian population, with some mutations being newly identified in this group.