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Fatty acid profile of erythrocyte membranes as possible biomarker of longevity.
Rejuvenation research - 1 Feb 2008
Puca Annibale A, Andrew Peter, Novelli Valeria, Anselmi Chiara Viviani, Somalvico Francesco, Cirillo Nicola A, Chatgilialoglu Chryssostomos, Ferreri Carla
Abstract excerpt
Offspring of long-lived individuals are a useful model to discover biomarkers of longevity. The lipid composition of erythrocyte membranes from 41 nonagenarian offspring was compared with 30 matched controls. Genetic loci were also tested in 280 centenarians and 280 controls to verify a potential genetic predisposition in determining unique lipid profile. Gas chromatography was employed to determine fatty acid...
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