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Genetics of human longevity with emphasis on the relevance of HSP70 as candidate genes
1 Jan 2007
Abstract excerpt
Human longevity is determined to a certain extent by genetic factors. Several candidate genes have been studied for their association with human longevity, but the data collected so far are inconclusive. One of the reasons is the choice of the candidate genes in addition to the choice of an appropriate study design and methodology. Since aging is characterized by a progressive accumulation of molecular damage and...
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