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Cystatin C and Aging Success.

Authors :
Sarnak, Mark J.
Katz, Ronit
Fried, Linda F.
Siscovick, David
Kestenbaum, Brian
Seliger, Stephen
Rifkin, Dena
Tracy, Russell
Newman, Anne B.
Shlipak, Michael G.
Source :
Archives of Internal Medicine. 1/28/2008, Vol. 168 Issue 2, p147-153. 7p. 4 Charts, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article discusses the effect of Cystatin C on successful aging. A study was conducted to determine the relation between kidney function and aging success for a six-year follow-upcardiovascular health study in the United States. The level of Cystatin C of the Two thousand one hundred forty participants have been observed. The result of the study showed that even if the patient possess a relatively normal kidney function, the presence of cystatin C in a higher level, the greater unsuccessful aging it entails.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00039926
Volume :
168
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Archives of Internal Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28790473
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1001/archinternmed.2007.40