Markers of hormonal and genetic adaptation of young athletes under combined hypoxia and physical exercise

Aim. This paper describes hormonal and genetic profiles of trained athletes accustomed to hypoxia training and high exercise intensity. Materials and methods. Our study involved comprehensive physical examination of athletes, including blood measurements, cardiorespiratory examination, saliva and blood hormone measures, by means of enzyme-linked assays. The molecular and genetic features of athletes were identified through the amplification of genomic DNA fragments. Amplification was performed using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in iQ5 amplifiers (Bio-Rad, USA) and the GeneAmp PCR System 9700 (Applied Biosystems, USA). Results. Short-term adaptation begins with an intensive release of stress hormones, including ACTH, testosterone, tyrosine, thyroid-stimulating hormone. Short-term adaptation to hypoxia is accompanied by increased testosterone levels and decreased thyroxine levels (19%, p