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The Pro/Pro genotype of the p53 codon 72 polymorphism modulates PAI-1 plasma levels in ageing.
Mechanisms of ageing and development - 1 Aug 2009
Testa Roberto, Bonfigli Anna Rita, Salvioli Stefano, Invidia Laura, Pierini Michela, Sirolla Cristina, Marra Maurizio, Testa Ivano, Fazioli Francesca, Recchioni Rina, Marcheselli Fiorella, Olivieri Fabiola, Lanari Luigi, Franceschi Claudio
Abstract excerpt
Plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 (PAI-1) is over-expressed during ageing and it has been linked to cellular senescence. Recently, PAI-1 has been also identified in vitro as a critical downstream target of p53. TP53, the p53 gene, has a common functional polymorphism at codon 72 which influences...
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