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Apolipoproteins and aging: emerging mechanisms.
Ageing research reviews - 1 Jun 2002
Smith Jonathan D
Abstract excerpt
One of the goals of modern medicine is to foster successful aging. In order to age successfully, one must accomplish two things: first, survive; and second, survive with good health and a sharp mind. In this discussion of apolipoproteins and aging, the focus will be on apolipoprotein E (apoE), a protein with three common isoforms, which has a large impact on longevity and successful aging. One variant of apoE...
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