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Impact of vitamin D receptor polymorphisms in centenarians.
Endocrine - 1 Aug 2016
Gussago Cristina, Arosio Beatrice, Guerini Franca Rosa, Ferri Evelyn, Costa Andrea Saul, Casati Martina, Bollini Elisa Mariadele, Ronchetti Francesco, Colombo Elena, Bernardelli Giuseppina, Clerici Mario, Mari Daniela
Abstract excerpt
Vitamin D is a seco-sterol produced endogenously in the skin or obtained from certain foods. It exerts its action through binding to intracellular vitamin D receptor (VDR). Lately, the role of vitamin D has been revised regarding its potential advantage on delaying the process of aging. The aim of this study was to assess the contribution of VDR gene polymorphisms in healthy aging and longevity. We evaluated the...
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