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Variations of the angiotensin II type 1 receptor gene are associated with extreme human longevity.
Age (Dordrecht, Netherlands) - 1 Jun 2013
Benigni Ariela, Orisio Silvia, Noris Marina, Iatropoulos Paraskevas, Castaldi Davide, Kamide Kei, Rakugi Hiromi, Arai Yasumichi, Todeschini Marta, Ogliari Giulia, Imai Enyu, Gondo Yasuyuki, Hirose Nobuyoshi, Mari Daniela, Remuzzi Giuseppe
Abstract excerpt
Longevity phenotype in humans results from the influence of environmental and genetic factors. Few gene polymorphisms have been identified so far with a modest effect on lifespan leaving room for the search of other players in the longevity game. It has been recently demonstrated that targeted di...
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