Abstract
Cardiorespiratory and biochemical indicators typically used by contemporary elite athletes seem to have limited applicability. According to some recent studies, purine metabolism better reflects exercise response and muscle adaptation in this group. We propose using purine derivatives, especially plasma hypoxanthine concentration, as indicators of training status in consecutive training phases in highly trained athletes.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Adaptation, Physiological / physiology*
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Adenine Nucleotides / metabolism
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Athletic Performance / physiology*
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Biomarkers / blood
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Competitive Behavior / physiology
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Erythrocytes / metabolism
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Humans
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Hypoxanthine / blood*
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Hypoxanthine Phosphoribosyltransferase / blood
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Metabolic Networks and Pathways
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Muscle, Skeletal / physiology*
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Physical Education and Training*
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Physical Endurance / physiology
Substances
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Adenine Nucleotides
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Biomarkers
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Hypoxanthine
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Hypoxanthine Phosphoribosyltransferase