| BIOMARKER INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
Biomarker |
Telomere Length |
Category |
Molecular Changes |
Affected targets |
Reproductive System Aging |
Hallmarks |
Telomere Attrition |
Molecular |
DNA |
Description |
Telomere length is often used in studies of adults as a biomarker of cellular aging and an indicator of stress exposure. |
| EXPERIMENT INFORMATION | |
Region |
USA |
Race |
multiple racial |
Samples |
1654 |
Age |
/ |
Gender |
/ |
Application |
Anti-Aging |
Conclusion |
We find a quantitatively small but significant average lengthening in telomere length across adolescence and little evidence of associations between telomere length and pubertal development. |
Reference |
Sara McLanahan, Biodemography and social biology, 2021 |
Details |
PMID:34597213 (Click to Pubmed) ； IF: ； Citation: |
Confidence |