Association of CRP gene polymorphisms with serum CRP level and handgrip strength in community-dwelling elders in Taiwan: Taichung Community Health Study for Elders (TCHS-E).

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Low handgrip strength is one component of frailty, characterized by loss of reserves, including energy, physical ability, cognition and health. This study rated the effect of five single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in C-reactive protein (CRP) gene on the serum CRP level and handgrip strength in elderly Taiwanese. Five SNPs (rs2794520, rs1205, rs1130864, rs1800947, and rs3093059) of CRP gene were utilized to...