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The G/C915 polymorphism of transforming growth factor beta1 is associated with human longevity: a study in Italian centenarians.
Aging cell - 1 Dec 2004
Carrieri Giuseppina, Marzi Erika, Olivieri Fabiola, Marchegiani Francesca, Cavallone Luca, Cardelli Maurizio, Giovagnetti Simona, Stecconi Rosalia, Molendini Cinzia, Trapassi Chiara, De Benedictis Giovanna, Kletsas Dimitri, Franceschi Claudio
Abstract excerpt
Sequence variations in a variety of pro- or anti-inflammatory cytokine genes have been found to influence successful aging and longevity. Because of the role played by the transforming growth factor beta1 (TGF-beta1) cytokine in inflammation and regulation of immune responses, the variability of...
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