Xuanqi Huang, Leyi Huang, Jiaweng Lu, Lijuan Cheng, Du Wu, Linmeng Li, Shuting Zhang, Xinyue Lai, Lu Xu
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Abstract
The intensifying global phenomenon of an aging population has spurred a heightened emphasis on studies on aging and disorders associated with aging. Cellular senescence and aging are known to be caused by telomere shortening. Telomere length (TL) has emerged as a biomarker under intense scrutiny, and its widespread use in investigations of diseases tied to advancing age. This review summarizes the current knowledge of the association between telomeres and aging-related diseases, explores the important contribution of dysfunctional telomeres to the development and progression of these diseases, and aims to provide valuable insights for the development of novel therapeutic strategies.
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Clinical and Experimental Medicine (CEM) is a multidisciplinary journal that aims to be a forum of scientific excellence and information exchange in relation to the basic and clinical features of the following fields: hematology, onco-hematology, oncology, virology, immunology, and rheumatology. The journal publishes reviews and editorials, experimental and preclinical studies, translational research, prospectively designed clinical trials, and epidemiological studies. Papers containing new clinical or experimental data that are likely to contribute to changes in clinical practice or the way in which a disease is thought about will be given priority due to their immediate importance. Case reports will be accepted on an exceptional basis only, and their submission is discouraged. The major criteria for publication are clarity, scientific soundness, and advances in knowledge. In compliance with the overwhelmingly prevailing request by the international scientific community, and with respect for eco-compatibility issues, CEM is now published exclusively online.