A multilocus PCR for 66 polymorphisms was performed in Askenazi Jews and found nearly a significant correlation with longevity for the rs5882 poymorphism.
Ethnicity:Ashkenazi Jewish Age of cases: Mean age 98.2 Shorter lived allele: A
Statistics - Number of cases/controls: Centenarians (n = 213) their offspring (n = 216) vs 258 (initial)
- p-value:
0.069
- Significant: Nearly
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