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Association between height-related polymorphism rs17081935 and reduced handgrip strength in relation to status of atherosclerosis: a cross-sectional study.
Environmental health and preventive medicine - 26 Aug 2021
Shimizu Yuji, Kawashiri Shin-Ya, Arima Kazuhiko, Noguchi Yuko, Yamanashi Hirotomo, Nobusue Kenichi, Nonaka Fumiaki, Nakamichi Seiko, Nagata Yasuhiro, Maeda Takahiro
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BACKGROUND: Aging is a process that increases oxidative stress. Increased oxidative stress leads to the development of atherosclerosis and mitochondrial dysfunction. Mitochondria contribute to energy production that might have a beneficial influence on maintaining muscle strength. Therefore, the height-related single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs17081935, which is also reported to be associated with...
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