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Association of CYP19 and ESR1 pleiotropic genes with human longevity.
The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences - 1 Jan 2011
Corbo Rosa Maria, Ulizzi Laura, Positano Lidia, Scacchi Renato
Abstract excerpt
Aromatase (CYP19) and estrogen receptor-alpha (ESR1) are involved in the metabolism of estrogens, which have a relevant role in female and male aging. Moreover, due to their influence on fertility, both genes may be part of the longevity-fertility trade-off mechanism. This investigation examines...
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