Author/Authors :
Fallahi, AA Dept. of Sport Physiology - School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences - Tehran University, Tehran , Ravasi, AA Dept. of Sport Physiology - School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences - Tehran University, Tehran , Farhud, DD School of Public Health - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
Abstract :
Background: Use of genetic doping or gene transfer technology will be the newest and the lethal method of doping in future
and have some unpleasant consequences for sports, athletes, and outcomes of competitions. The World Anti-Doping
Agency (WADA) defines genetic doping as "the non-therapeutic use of genes, genetic elements, and/or cells that have the
capacity to enhance athletic performance". The purpose of this review is to consider genetic doping, health damages and
risks of new genes if delivered in athletes.
Methods: This review, which is carried out by reviewing relevant publications, is primarily based on the journals available in
GOOGLE, ELSEVIER, PUBMED in fields of genetic technology, and health using a combination of keywords (e.g., genetic
doping, genes, exercise, performance, athletes) until July 2010.
Conclusion: There are several genes related to sport performance and if they are used, they will have health risks and
sever damages such as cancer, autoimmunization, and heart attack.
Keywords :
Anti doping , Genetic doping , Athletes , Gene therapy
