Linking Pregnancy and Long-Term Health: The Impact of Cardiovascular Risk on Telomere Shortening in Pregnant Women

Linking Pregnancy and Long-Term Health: The Impact of Cardiovascular Risk on Telomere Shortening in Pregnant Women

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Telomeres are repetitive DNA sequences located at the end of chromosomes that play a crucial role in maintaining chromosomal stability. Shortening of telomeres has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The aim of this study wa...

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Main Authors: Simona-Alina Abu-Awwad, Marius Craina, Adrian Gluhovschi, Paula Diana Ciordas, Catalin Marian, Lioara Boscu, Elena Bernad, Mircea Iurciuc, Ahmed Abu-Awwad, Stela Iurciuc, Anca Laura Maghiari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
pregnancy
pregnant woman
high risk
pathology
cardiovascular disease
telomere
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/59/6/1012

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