Alleles can be long (L) or short (S).
The long-allele (L/L) genotype of the serotonin transporter-linked gene is more frequent in female centenarians than in male centenarians. Link to longevity not clear.
pvalue < 0.05
Genotype frequency were not at HWE P<0.05
Ethnicity:Australian,
Caucasian Age of cases: 101.0 ± 0.2 Shorter lived allele: L/L (only for males) Finding: Positive
Statistics - Number of cases/controls: 15 male, 53 female centenarians (cases) (initial)
- p-value:
0.03
- Significant: Yes
Comment on This Data Unit