CETP polymorphisms confer genetic contribution to centenarians of Hainan, south of China.

Objective: In this paper, we will discuss if the CETP polymorphism contributes to the centenarians in Hainan island.

Methods: We tested the TaqIB and I405V polymorphisms of CETP gene among 276 centenarians and 301 matched healthy individuals by AS-PCR and analyzed the data with SPSS software package (Version 19.0).

Reproductive traits of polycystic ovary syndrome in female rhesus monkeys.

The objective of this study was to set up a rhesus monkey model of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which is globally prevalent among reproductive-aged human women, and to understand the reproductive traits of PCOS female monkeys. Six adult female rhesus monkeys aged 6-10 a, were divided into a PCOS group and a control group. The PCOS group were given two cycles of subcutaneous injections of propionic acid testosterone (PAT), 3.