Non-esterified fatty acids and telomere length in older adults: The Cardiovascular Health Study

Background: Telomeres shorten as organisms age, placing limits on cell proliferation and serving as a marker of biological aging. Non-esterified fatty acids (NEFAs) are a key mediator of age-related metabolic abnormalities. We aimed to determine if NEFAs are associated with telomere length in commun...

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Main Authors: Peter Ahiawodzi, Annette L. Fitzpatrick, Luc Djousse, Joachim H. Ix, Jorge R. Kizer, Kenneth J. Mukamal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-12-01
Series:Metabolism Open
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589936820300384