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Insulin-like factor-2 receptor rs9456497 G genotype overrepresents in males of average population and its correlation with cardiovascular risks.
Archives of gerontology and geriatrics - 1 Jan 2000
Huang Ling, Peng Jun-Hua, Liang Qing-Hua, Yin Rui-Xing, Liu Cheng-Wu, Pan Shang-Ling, Huang Hao, Wu Hua-Yu, Gan Rui-Jing, Tang Lan-Ying, Zhu Li-Na, Xu Yan-Zhen, Chen Si-Bang, Zhou Xiao-Ling
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: To look at the possible effect of IGF2R rs9456497 on cardiovascular risks in a long-lived population. METHODS: IGF-2R rs9456497 was genotyped by iMLDR for 496 long-lived Zhuang Chinese (90-107 y/o) and their offspring (n = 723, 60-75 y/o) and healthy controls (n = 611, 60-75 y/o). Association analyses were then conducted among genotypes and cardiovascular risks. RESULTS: The G genotype (GA/GG) was...
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