Is the functional VNTR MNS16A of the TERT gene associated with human longevity in a population of Central Italy?
The TERT MNS16A*L allele appears negatively associated with longevity. The concomitant significant telomere cross sectional attrition rate observed for L*/L* genotype suggests that this polymorphism could influence human longevity by affecting TL.
Specific miRNA expression signatures in non-cancerous liver tissue may help to predict the risk for de novo development of HCC.