Association between Telomere Length and Pediatric Obesity: A Systematic Review

Objective: Telomere length (TL) is a robust marker of biological aging, and increased telomere attrition is noted in adults with obesity. The primary objective of this systematic review was to summarize current knowledge on the effects of childhood obesity in TL. The secondary objective was to asses...

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Main Authors: Christina Raftopoulou, George Paltoglou, Evangelia Charmandari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/6/1244