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Name IL-18
Type gene
Species Homo sapiens
Tissue serum
Experiment Method other
Up/Down NA
Pro/Anti NA
Funtion Description IL-18 concentrations are associated with physical function in 65- to 80-year-olds. A polymorphism in the IL-18 gene alters IL-18 concentrations and is associated with an improvement in walk speed. IL-18 may play an active role in age-related functional im
Regulation Gene NA
Year 2007
Pubmed ID 17301041
Title An interleukin-18 polymorphism is associated with reduced serum concentrations and better physical functioning in older people.
Drug NA
Disease NA
Environment Factors NA
Circulating NA
Variant SNP
High-throughput NA