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SIGNATURE OF LONGEVITY
Vol 32, Issue 4S1, 2018
Abstract
Ageing is a natural and physiological condition that is the results of compromised stress response,homeostatic imbalance and increased risk of developing diseases. However, if we age having a goodhealth and functioning (successful aging) or with disease and disability (unsuccessful aging), it dependson a combination of “positive features”, including genetic, epigenetic and phenotypic characteristicsin combination with favorable environment, economic status and social involvement. In our study, wesummarize some key points for the identification of a longevity signature, with a particular focus onSicilian long-lived individuals and centenarians.
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Medical Genetics, University of Torino Medical School, Italy

Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Italy