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SUBMITTER: Amin HA
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8893196 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Amin Hasnat A HA Cordell Heather J HJ Martin-Ruiz Carmen C Robinson Louise L Kirkwood Tom T Blakemore Alexandra I AI Drenos Fotios F
The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences 20220301 3
The demographics of Western populations are changing, with an increase in the proportion of older adults. There is evidence to suggest that genetic factors may influence the aging process: studying these may lead to interventions to help individuals live a longer and healthier life. Evidence from several groups indicates that Klotho (KL), a gene encoding a single-pass transmembrane protein that acts as an FGF23 co-receptor, may be associated with longevity and healthy aging. We aimed to explore ...[more]