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Genomic biomarkers and clinical outcomes of physical activity.
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences - 1 Jul 2011
Izzotti Alberto
Abstract excerpt
Clinical and experimental studies in humans provide evidence that moderate physical activity significantly decreases artery oxidative damage to nuclear DNA, DNA-adducts related to age and dyslipedemia, and mitochondrial DNA damage. Maintenance of adequate mitochondrial function is crucial for preventing lipid accumulation and peroxidation occurring in atherosclerosis. Studies performed on human muscle biopsies...
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