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Association between Kidney Function and Telomere Length: The Heart and Soul Study
1 Jan 2012
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BACKGROUND: Telomere attrition is a novel risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Studies of telomere length in relation to kidney function are limited. We explored the association of kidney function with telomere length and telomere shortening. METHODS: The Heart and Soul Study is a longitudinal study of patients with stable coronary heart disease. Measures of baseline kidney function included: serum creatinine,...
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