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The ACE DD genotype and D-allele are associated with exceptional longevity: a meta-analysis.
Ageing research reviews - 1 Sept 2013
Garatachea Nuria, Marín Pedro J, Lucia Alejandro
Abstract excerpt
The ACE I/D polymorphism has been associated with longevity, although not consistently. The objective of this study was to detect the possible unequal distribution of the alleles and genotypes of this polymorphism among centenarians and younger segments of the population. Relevant data were extracted from studies in the literature, comparing genotype and allele frequencies between centenarians and younger...
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