The role of telomere shortening in the development and progression of COPD

The prevalence and incidence of COPD increase with age in all populations studied. These associations suggest that normal aging could contribute to the pathogenesis of COPD. Telomeres are DNA structures at the end of chromosomes which protect DNA from degradation and unneeded recombination events. T...

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Main Authors: Hoda Mojazi Amiri, Jason P Cooper, Kenneth Nugent
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Southwest Respiratory and Critical Care Chronicles 2013-07-01
Series:Southwest Respiratory and Critical Care Chronicles
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Online Access:http://pulmonarychronicles.com/index.php/pulmonarychronicles/article/view/79