Article
Possible role of -374T/A polymorphism of RAGE gene in longevity.
International journal of molecular sciences - 21 Nov 2013
Falcone Colomba, Bozzini Sara, Colonna Anna, Matrone Benedetta, Paganini Edoardo Maria, Falcone Rossana, Pelissero Gabriele
Abstract excerpt
Demographic and social changes in the last decades have resulted in improvements in health and longevity. The survival of elderly people has improved significantly and thus centenarians are becoming the fastest growing population group. Environmental, genetic, and accidental factors have influenced the human life span. Researchers have gained substantial evidence that advanced glycation end products may play an...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
