A microsatellite polymorphism in IGF1 gene promoter and longevity in a Han Chinese population

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Previous studies have suggested a probable association between the polymorphism of a microsatellite locus located in the promoter of IGF1 (Insulin-like growth factor 1) gene and the serum level of IGF1, as well as many age-related di...

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Main Authors: Lian Shi-gang, Gong Yuan-ying, Xie Liang, Yang Juan, Gao Shou-jun, Xu Liang-you, Zhang Ya-ping
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/3/55