Abstract
Ageing organisms accumulate senescent cells that are thought to contribute to body dysfunction. Telomere shortening and damage are recognized causes of cellular senescence and ageing. Several human conditions associated with normal ageing are precipitated by accelerated telomere dysfunction. Here, we systematize a large body of evidence and propose a coherent perspective to recognize the broad contribution of telomeric dysfunction to human pathologies.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 135-147 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Nature Cell Biology |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2022 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cell Biology