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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F1000 Research Ltd
2016-01-01
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Online Access: | http://f1000research.com/articles/5-89/v1 |