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No Evidence That Genetic Variation at the Klotho Locus Is Associated With Longevity in Caucasians from the Newcastle 85+ Study and the UK Biobank.
The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences - 3 Mar 2022
Amin Hasnat A, Cordell Heather J, Martin-Ruiz Carmen, Robinson Louise, Kirkwood Tom, Blakemore Alexandra I, Drenos Fotios
Abstract excerpt
The demographics of Western populations are changing, with an increase in the proportion of older adults. There is evidence to suggest that genetic factors may influence the aging process: studying these may lead to interventions to help individuals live a longer and healthier life. Evidence from several groups indicates that Klotho (KL), a gene encoding a single-pass transmembrane protein that acts as an FGF23...
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