The pattern of chromosome-specific variations in telomere length in humans is determined by inherited, telomere-near factors and is maintained throughout life.

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Published in Mech Ageing Dev on May 01, 2003

Authors

Jesper Graakjaer1, Claus Bischoff, Lars Korsholm, Søren Holstebroe, Werner Vach, Vilhelm A Bohr, Kaare Christensen, Steen Kølvraa

Author Affiliations

1: Institute of Human Genetics, University of Aarhus, Bartholin Building, Vilhelm Meyers Alle, Denmark.

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