Assessment of professional soccer players' physical fitness levels based on certain gene (AGT rs699 & IL-6 rs1800795) polymorphisms

The present investigation endeavors to elucidate the physical fitness attributes inherent to professional soccer athletes in accordance with the AGT rs699 and IL-6 rs1800795 gene polymorphisms. A cohort of twenty-two accomplished soccer players, aged between 18 to 35 years, willingly participated in the study. Subsequent to the procurement of genomic DNA from oral epithelial cells through the Invitrogen DNA isolation kit (Invitrogen, USA), in adherence to the manufacturer's guidelines, genotyping procedures were executed using real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The evaluative parameters for the players' physical fitness encompassed squat jump (SJ), countermovement jump (CMJ), drop jump (DJ), Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery test level 2 (Yo-Yo IRT 2), bench press one repetition maximum (1RM), and sprinting capacities (5m, 10m, 30m). Statistical analysis entailed the utilization of the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test to discern differences between the pre-test and post-test measurements of the soccer participants. Upon segregating the outcomes in alignment with the AGT genotype variable, statistically significant differences were not discerned in SJ, 5m sprint time, 30m sprint time, CMJ, DJ evaluations, and body fat percentage (p > 0.05). In contrast, statistically significant differences were observed in the context of Yo-Yo IRT 2, 10m sprint time, and 1RM bench press outcomes (Yo-Yo IRT 2: CC and CT p = 0.011, 0.012; 10m: p = 0.028; 1RM: CC and CT p = 0.007, 0.008 correspondingly). Upon analysis predicated upon the IL6 genotype variable, statistically significant differences were absent in SJ, 30m sprint time, CMJ, DJ appraisals, and body fat percentage (p > 0.05). Nevertheless, significant differences were identified in the domains of Yo-Yo IRT 2, 5m sprint time, 10m sprint time, and 1RM bench press measurements (Yo-Yo IRT 2: CC and GG p = 0.012, 0.005; 5m: CC p = 0.045; 10m: CC and GG p = 0.010, 0.033; 1RM CC and GG p = 0.008, 0.003 respectively). In summation, the gene polymorphisms AGT rs699 (C allele) and IL-6 rs1800795 (C allele) exhibit potential associations with adaptations induced by training regimens. However, it is imperative to conduct further investigations, particularly within the confines of homogenous participant cohorts, to gain enhanced insights into the nexus between the aforementioned rs699 and rs1800795 polymorphisms and their influence upon professional soccer athletes.