Strength and Endurance Training in Older Women in Relation to and Polymorphisms.

The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of two genetic polymorphisms, , and , on physical condition in a sample of active older women after a two-year training period. The sample was composed of 300 healthy women over the age of 60 who underwent a two-year training program. Adapted tests from the Senior Fitness Test were used.

[Sarcopenic obesity in elderly women: influence of I/D polymorphism of the angiotension converter enzyme].

Introduction: Sarcopenic obesity (SO) is a term that refers to an increase of fat mass together with a decrease of muscle mass, which is suffered by a high percentage of elderly population. Physical activity seems to be a good strategy to prevent it getting worse. However, genetic factors related to the aging process and to elderly's physical fitness could have an influence on it.

HIF1A expression in localized prostate cancer treated with dose escalation radiation therapy.

Purpose: To analyze the expression of hypoxia inducible factor 1 alpha (HIF1A) and its correlation with clinical outcome in men with localized prostate cancer (PC) treated with dose escalation radiotherapy (RT) and androgen deprivation (AD).

Methods: Between 1996 and 2004, 129 PC patients who had diagnostic biopsies pre-treatment and 24-36 months following RT were enrolled in this study. Median follow-up was 129 months.