The relationship between inflammatory biomarkers and telomere length in an occupational prospective cohort study.

Chronic inflammation from recurring trauma is an underlying pathophysiological basis of numerous diseases. Furthermore, it may result in cell death, scarring, fibrosis, and loss of tissue function. In states of inflammation, subsequent increases in oxidative stress and cellular division may lead to...

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Main Authors: Jason Y Y Wong, Immaculata De Vivo, Xihong Lin, Shona C Fang, David C Christiani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3903646?pdf=render