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Prognostic Association of TERC, TERT Gene Polymorphism, and Leukocyte Telomere Length in Acute Heart Failure: A Prospective Study.
Frontiers in endocrinology - 1 Jan 2021
Li Yanxiu, Cheang Iokfai, Zhang Zhongwen, Yao Wenming, Zhou Yanli, Zhang Haifeng, Liu Yun, Zuo Xiangrong, Li Xinli, Cao Quan
Abstract excerpt
Background: Telomere length and telomerase are associated in development of cardiovascular diseases. Study aims to investigate the associations of TERC and TERT gene polymorphism and leukocyte telomere length (LTL) in the prognosis of acute heart failure (AHF). Methods: Total 322 patients with AHF were enrolled and divided into death and survival group according to all-cause mortality within 18 months. Seven...
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