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GWAS reveals common SLX4 variants associated with telomere length and hypertension in individuals of African ancestry.

Genes & genomics - 1 May 2026

Benfield Nicole, Thami Prisca K, Ware James, Collopy Laura

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BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and its risk factors are highly prevalent in the UK, with incidence differing by ethnicity. Black individuals have an increased prevalence of heart failure, stroke and hypertension compared to White individuals. Telomere length has been associated with many age-related conditions, with shorter telomeres associated with increased CVD risk. However, Black individuals have...

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PMID: 41718953
DOI: 10.1007/s13258-026-01746-y
PMCID: PMC13149702

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