Abstract
Four families highly clustered for extreme longevity are described here, representing the first report of clustering for this phenotype. Families such as these may prove to be helpful in the further understanding of the genetic contribution to achieving exceptional longevity.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1483-1485 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of the American Geriatrics Society |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 11 |
Publication status | Published - 2000 |
Keywords
- Centenarians
- Extreme longevity
- Familial clustering
- Genetics
- Human aging
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geriatrics and Gerontology