Telomerers rolle ved aldersbetingede sygdomme

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  • Laila Bendix
  • Steen Kølvraa
Telomeres are specialized DNA structures, protecting the ends of linear chromosomes. The association between telomeres and cellular aging is well-established, and it has been shown that there is a negative correlation between telomere length and chronological age for many types of human tissue. On the other hand, the association between telomere length and mortality is poor. Nevertheless, it has been suggested that telomeres may play a role in the development of many aging-related diseases. This has led to attempts to develop telomere-elongating treatment.
Bidragets oversatte titel[The role of telomeres in aging-related disease]
OriginalsprogDansk
TidsskriftUgeskrift for Laeger
Vol/bind172
Udgave nummer40
Sider (fra-til)2752-5
Antal sider4
StatusUdgivet - 4 okt. 2010

    Forskningsområder

  • Aging, Cell Aging, Gene Therapy, Humans, Morbidity, Mortality, Telomerase, Telomere

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