Table 2 Frequencies of SOD2 and MTHFR alleles and genotypes in elderly and control male subjects
Genotypes and Alleles | Control males group N (percentage) | Elderly males group N (percentage) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
-9 SOD2 | Â | Â | Â |
TT | 17 (25) | 23 (31.5) | Â |
TC | 35 (51.5) | 34 (46.6) | Â |
CC | 16 (23.5) | 16 (21.9) | 0. 691 |
Allele T | 69 (50.7) | 80 (54.8) | Â |
Allele C | 67 (49.3) | 66 (45.2) | 0.495 |
677 MTHFR | Â | Â | Â |
CC | 42 (61.8) | 41 (56.2) | Â |
CT | 21 (30.9) | 26 (35.6) | Â |
TT | 5 (7.4) | 6 (8.2) | 0.795 |
Allele C | 105 (77.2) | 108 (74.0) | Â |
Allele T | 31 (22.8) | 38 (26.0) | 0.528 |