An Optimised Step-by-Step Protocol for Measuring Relative Telomere Length
Telomeres represent the nucleotide repeat sequences at the ends of chromosomes and are essential for chromosome stability. They can shorten at each round of DNA replication mainly because of incomplete DNA synthesis of the lagging strand. Reduced relative telomere length is associated with aging and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-04-01
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Series: | Methods and Protocols |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2409-9279/3/2/27 |