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Name rs4880
Type SNP
Species Homo sapiens
Tissue Blood
Experiment Method PCR,other
Up/Down NA
Pro/Anti NA
Funtion Description The free radical theory of aging states that reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a key role in age-related accumulation of cellular damage, and consequently influence aging and longevity. Therefore, variation in genes encoding proteins protecting against R
Regulation Gene SOD2
Year 2009
Pubmed ID 19428448
Title The Mn-superoxide dismutase single nucleotide polymorphism rs4880 and the glutathione peroxidase 1 single nucleotide polymorphism rs1050450 are associated with aging and longevity in the oldest old.
Drug NA
Disease NA
Environment Factors NA
Circulating NA
Variant SNP
High-throughput NA