The role of telomere shortening in somatic stem cells and tissue aging: lessons from telomerase model systems.

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The analysis of model systems has broadened our understanding of telomere-related aging processes. Telomerase-deficient mouse models have demonstrated that telomere dysfunction impairs tissue renewal capacity and shortens lifespan. Telomere shortening limits cell proliferation by activating checkpoints that induce replicative senescence or apoptosis. These checkpoints protect against an accumulation of...

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