A gender--dependent genetic predisposition to produce high levels of IL-6 is detrimental for longevity. [electronic resource]
- European journal of immunology Aug 2001
- 2357-61 p. digital
Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
0014-2980
10.1002/1521-4141(200108)31:8<2357::aid-immu2357>3.0.co;2-x doi
Aged Aged, 80 and over Alleles DNA Mutational Analysis Female Gene Frequency Genetic Predisposition to Disease Homozygote Humans Interleukin-6--biosynthesis Life Expectancy Longevity--genetics Male Middle Aged Polymorphism, Genetic--genetics Promoter Regions, Genetic--genetics Sex Characteristics