| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5947410 | Atherosclerosis | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
This study in a male cohort of patients with intermittent claudication and age- and diabetes-matched controls indicates a significant association of shorter relative telomere length with PAD. Our results reinforce RTL as a marker for PAD that reflects the influence of genetic and environmental risk factors. Moreover, the association remains significant after excluding patients and controls free from prevalent cardiovascular disease.
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Authors
Julia Raschenberger, Barbara Kollerits, Angelika Hammerer-Lercher, Barbara Rantner, Marietta Stadler, Margot Haun, Peter Klein-Weigel, Gustav Fraedrich, Florian Kronenberg,