Telomeres and telomerase as therapeutic targets to prevent and treat age-related diseases [version 1; referees: 4 approved]

Telomeres, the protective ends of linear chromosomes, shorten throughout an individual’s lifetime. Telomere shortening is a hallmark of molecular aging and is associated with premature appearance of diseases associated with aging. Here, we discuss the role of telomere shortening as a direct cause fo...

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Main Authors: Christian Bär, Maria A. Blasco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2016-01-01
Series:F1000Research
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Online Access:http://f1000research.com/articles/5-89/v1