ACE gene polymorphism and insulin action in older subjects and healthy centenarians

Authors :: Paolisso, Giuseppe
Tagliamonte, Maria Rosaria
DeLucia, Domenico
Palmieri, Francesco
MAnzella, Daniela
Rinaldi, Carmela
Bossone, Anna
Colaizzo, Donatella
Margaglione, Maurizio
Varricchio, Michele
Source :: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. May, 2001, Vol. 49 Issue 5, p610, 5 p.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: This article investigates the relationship between polymorphism in the angiotensin-converting enzyme gene and insulin resistance among older Italian adults and centenarians. Findings indicate that the genetic polymorphism is associated with increased insulin resistance in both older Italians and centenarians.

Subjects :: Angiotensin converting enzyme -- Genetic aspects
Genetic polymorphisms -- Physiological aspects
Aged -- Physiological aspects
Italians -- Physiological aspects
Insulin resistance -- Genetic aspects
Health
Seniors

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