Gly16Arg single nucleotide polymorphism but not haplotypes of the {beta}2-adrenergic receptor gene alters cardiac output in humans

In conclusion, the ADRB2 Arg16 allele in humans is associated with a lower Q both at rest and during exercise, overriding the effects of haplotypes.

Source: Clinical Science - February 25, 2013 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: K Z Rokamp, J M Staalsoe, M Gartmann, A Sletgaard, N B Nordsborg, N H Secher, H B Nielsen, N V Olsen Source Type: research