Research Article

Antioxidants and Quality of Aging: Further Evidences for a Major Role of TXNRD1 Gene Variability on Physical Performance at Old Age

Table 3

TXNRD1 SNPs showing at least one significant association with functional parameters under a nominal level (), in the sample stratified by age class, as obtained by RobustSNP association test.

SNPSampleFunctional parameters-score theop

rs4445711Long livedADL 2.2790.022 (R)0.049
Long livedWalking−2.6430.008 (R)0.018

rs11111979Long livedWalking−2.3410.019 (R)0.042

rs10861203Long livedHG1.9850.047 (D)0.099

rs1128446Long livedChair stand−2.2960.021 (R)0.046
Younger controlsChair stand−2.1570.030 (R)0.064

rs7310505Younger controlsWalking−2.0850.037 (A)0.078

-score represents the -statistics for the regression analyses; is the value of the best genetic model, where R is recessive, D is dominant, and A is additive model. theop refers to the value adjusted for multiple comparisons (due to the three different tested genetic models).