| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919368 | Mechanisms of Ageing and Development | 2011 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
ⶠThe telomeric 3â²-overhang length of leukocytes is constant throughout human lifespan. ⶠSurprisingly, in some very old subjects the 3â²-overhangs are extensively eroded. ⶠThe subjects with eroded 3â²-overhangs also have the highest frequency of very short telomeres.
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Authors
Stefano Mattarocci, Ettore D'Ambrosio, Laura Tafaro, Valentina Somma, Giuseppa Zannino, Vincenzo Marigliano, Fiorentina Ascenzioni, Graziella Cimino-Reale,