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Interaction between GSTM1 genotype and IL-6 on mortality in older adults: results from the ilSIRENTE study.
Cytokine - 1 Mar 2011
Onder Graziano, Capoluongo Ettore, Giovannini Silvia, Concolino Paola, Russo Andrea, Liperoti Rosa, Bernabei Roberto, Landi Francesco
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The inflammatory process is related to oxidative stress and inflammation was proven to be a strong determinant of the aging process and to ultimately lead to death. The aim of the present study was to assess if, in a population of older adults, the effect of antioxidant genes GSTM1 and GSTT1 genotypes on mortality may differ depending on levels of inflammation. METHODS: Data are from 353...
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