Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) genetic variation and longevity in Peruvian older people: a cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Teodoro J. Oscanoa (Author), Edwin C. Cieza (Author), Frank A. Lizaraso-Soto (Author), María L. Guevara (Author), Ricardo M. Fujita (Author), Román Romero-Ortuño (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2020-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Some studies have suggested that the insertion(I)/deletion(D) polymorphism of the Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) gene may be associated with human longevity, especially in centenarians. However, this association is still controversial. Besides, there have been no studies in Peruvian...