Articles by author - Zdenek Kalvach

APOE polymorphism as a potential determinant of functional fitness in the elderly regardless of nutritional status.

Snejdrlova M, Kalvach Z, Topinkova E, Vrablik M, Prochazkova R, Kvasilova M, Lanska V, Zlatohlavek L, Prusikova M, Ceska R.

Journal Article 2011; 32(Suppl 2): 51-54 PubMed PMID: 22101883  Keywords:  Aged:physiology, Aged, 80 and over, Apolipoprotein E2:genetics, Apolipoprotein E3:genetics, Apolipoprotein E4:genetics, Apolipoproteins E:genetics, Female, Genetic Fitness:genetics, Heterozygote, Humans, Life Expectancy, Logistic Models, Longevity:genetic.    Citation

OBJECTIVES: Life expectancy is determined by a combination of genetic predisposition (~25%) and environmental influences (~75%). Neverthel.....

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