SIRT1 polymorphism, long-term survival and glucose tolerance in the general population.

Mutations that increase activity of Sir2 (silent information regulator 2) are associated with extended lifespan of yeast, fruit flies and worms. SIRT1, the human homolog of Sir2, that controls numerous physiological processes including the glucose metabolism, is considered a candidate gene for predi...

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Main Authors: Sylwia M Figarska, Judith M Vonk, H Marike Boezen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3591365?pdf=render