Can telomere shortening be the main indicator of non-viable fetus elimination?
Abstract Background Telomeres are transcriptionally inactive genomic areas, which, if shortened, are associated with pathological processes, unsuccessful fertilization, aging, and death. Telomere dysfunction has also been linked to chromosomal rearrangements and genomic instability. The role of telo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-01-01
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| Series: | Molecular Cytogenetics |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13039-018-0361-9 |