Telomeres and Age-Related Diseases
Telomeres are at the non-coding ends of linear chromosomes. Through a complex 3-dimensional structure, they protect the coding DNA and ensure appropriate separation of chromosomes. Aging is characterized by a progressive shortening of telomeres, which compromises their structure and function. Becaus...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-09-01
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| Series: | Biomedicines |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/9/10/1335 |