ACE Alu D/I polymorphism.
The D/D genotype is associated with mortality only in men. In a Chinese elderly population, ACE polymoprhism may be considered deleterious
to longevity, the D/D genotype being associated with mortality, the atherosclerotic process, hypertension and myocarial_infarction. There are gender differences in the relationship between D/D genotype and cardivascular disease and mortality.
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