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Identification of single nucleotide polymorphisms in the p21 (CDKN1A) gene and correlations with longevity in the Italian population.
Aging - 1 May 2009
Gravina Silvia, Lescai Francesco, Hurteau Gregory, Brock Graham J, Saramaki Anna, Salvioli Stefano, Franceschi Claudio, Roninson Igor B
Abstract excerpt
Longevity in humans is determined by multiple environmental and genetic factors. We have investigated possible associations between longevity and Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) in the p21 (CDKN1A) gene, a stress-inducible senescence-associated cell cycle inhibitor, expression of which upregulates genes implicated in several age-related diseases. By sequencing the promoter and exons of p21 in genomic DNA...
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