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Mood Disorders, Accelerated Aging, and Inflammation: Is the Link Hidden in Telomeres?
15 Jan 2019
Abstract excerpt
Mood disorders are associated with an increased risk of aging-related diseases, which greatly contribute to the excess morbidity and mortality observed in affected individuals. Clinical and molecular findings also suggest that mood disorders might be characterized by a permanent state of low-grade inflammation. At the cellular level, aging translates into telomeres shortening. Intriguingly, inflammation and...
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