Shortening of the telomere length during the transition period of dairy cows in relation to biological stress

Shortening of the telomere length during the transition period of dairy cows in relation to biological stress

Abstract Telomere length (TL) is a recognized biomarker for ageing in multiple species. In dairy cattle, the transition period is considered a very stressful period. We hypothesized that TL shortens during this period. Holstein cows (n = 61) were followed during the transition period. Blood and milk...

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Main Authors: Manon Dewulf, Osvaldo Bogado Pascottini, Stijn Heirbaut, Maya Meesters, Dries S. Martens, Tim S. Nawrot, Mingqi Zhang, X. P. Jing, Leen Vandaele, Veerle Fievez, Mieke Van Eetvelde, Geert Opsomer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-12-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Oxidative and energetic metabolic stress
Systemic inflammation
Longevity
Telomere-attrition
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-82664-5

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-82664-5

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