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Feng J., Xiang L., Wan G., Qi K., Sun L., Huang Z., Zheng C., Lv Z., Hu C. and Yang Z. 2011 Is APOE ε 3 a favourable factor for the longevity: an association study in Chinese population. J. Genet. 90, 343–347
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FENG, J., XIANG, L., WAN, G. et al. Is APOE \(\boldsymbol{\varepsilon}\) 3 a favourable factor for the longevity: an association study in Chinese population. J Genet 90, 343–347 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12041-011-0075-9
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