Article
Angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) gene polymorphism in relation to physical performance, cognition and survival--a follow-up study of elderly Danish twins.
Annals of epidemiology - 1 Jan 2003
Frederiksen Henrik, Gaist David, Bathum Lise, Andersen Kjeld, McGue Matt, Vaupel James W, Christensen Kaare
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Studies of younger individuals have suggested an association between ACE genotype and physical and cognitive performance. Using a longitudinal study of elderly twins we studied the association between ACE genotype and physical and cognitive functioning and survival in old age. METHODS: Participants were 684 twins aged 73+ years from the 1997 and 1999 surveys of the Longitudinal Study of Aging Danish...
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