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A genetic-demographic approach reveals a gender-specific association of SLC6A3/DAT1 40 bp-VNTR with life-expectancy.
Biogerontology - 1 Jun 2015
Hadi Fazal, Dato Serena, Carpi Francesco M, Prontera Paolo, Crucianelli Francesca, Renda Federica, Passarino Giuseppe, Napolioni Valerio
Abstract excerpt
Several recent lines of evidence are proving an important role for dopamine in the aging process and in the determination of life span. Components of the dopaminergic system may represent good candidates for longevity studies. Herein, we tested the possible association of the functional SLC6A3/DA...
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