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Telomeres, Nutrition, and Longevity: Can We Really Navigate Our Aging?
16 May 2017
Abstract excerpt
Telomeres are dynamic chromosome-end structures that serve as guardians of genome stability. They are known to be one of the major determinants of aging and longevity in higher mammals. Studies have demonstrated a direct correlation between telomere length and life expectancy, stress, DNA damage, and onset of aging-related diseases. This review discusses the most important factors that influence our telomeres....
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