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Sequencing and genotypic analysis of the triosephosphate isomerase (TPI1) locus in a large sample of long-lived Germans.
BMC genetics - 29 May 2008
Ralser Markus, Nebel Almut, Kleindorp Rabea, Krobitsch Sylvia, Lehrach Hans, Schreiber Stefan, Reinhardt Richard, Timmermann Bernd
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BACKGROUND: Triosephosphate isomerase (TPI) is a central and conserved glycolytic enzyme. In humans, TPI is encoded by a single gene on 12p13, and associated with a rare genetic disorder, TPI deficiency. Reduced TPI activity can increase specific oxidant resistances of model organisms and TPI null-alleles have been hypothesized to promote a heterozygote advantage in man. However, comprehensive genetic information...
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