Could genetic and epigenetic factors explain hypoxia tolerance and superior muscle performance of Sherpas at high-altitude?

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João Paulo Limongi França Guilherme et al. J Physiol. 2019 Mar.

. 2019 Mar;597(5):1231-1232.

doi: 10.1113/JP277593. Epub 2019 Jan 28.

¹ Endurance Performance Research Group, Department of Sport, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of Sao Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.

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Keywords: Epigenetics; Genetics; High altitude; Muscle fatigue.

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