Mitochondrial J haplogroup is associated with lower blood pressure and anti-oxidant status: findings in octo/nonagenarians from the BELFAST Study
Mitochondria produce cellular energy but also free-radicals, which damage cells despite an array of endogenous anti-oxidants. In Northern Europe, the mitochondrial haplogroup J has been related to longevity in nonagenarians and centenarians but also with age-related disease. Hypertension is an impor...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Springer Netherlands
2012
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3705099/ |