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Longevity-associated NADH dehydrogenase subunit-2 237 Leu/Met polymorphism influences the effects of alcohol consumption on serum uric acid levels in nonobese Japanese men.
Journal of human genetics - 1 Jan 2006
Kokaze Akatsuki, Ishikawa Mamoru, Matsunaga Naomi, Yoshida Masao, Satoh Masao, Teruya Koji, Honmyo Rie, Yorimitsu Misako, Masuda Yumi, Uchida Yoshiko, Takashima Yutaka
Abstract excerpt
NADH dehydrogenase subunit-2 237 leucine/methionine (ND2-237 Leu/Met) polymorphism is reportedly associated with longevity in the Japanese population. The ND2-237Met genotype may confer resistance to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular atherogenic diseases. Hyperuricemia is one of the risk factors...
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