Telomere length is age-dependent and reduced in monocytes of Alzheimer patients

► Alzheimer's disease is a severe neurodegenerative disorder of the brain. ► Laboratory diagnosis of AD is difficult and not well established. ► Monocytes play a role in inflammation and may reflect AD pathology. ► Telomer length is reduced in monocytes of AD patients. ► Telomer length could be a putative (personalized) biomarker for diagnosis.