[Genetic aspects of longevity and aging].

To clarify the role of genetic factors in aging and longevity some clinical and genealogical characteristics of different age groups (54 patients of both sexes) were studied; 34 of them were long livers (>90y) and 20 - the elderly (70-90y). Clinical and laboratory investigations were provided according to WHO experts recommendations. Total content of Cholesterol and Triglycerides was assessed by the enzyme-measuring method.