An improved method for determining telomere length and its use in assessing age in blood and saliva

Item Type:	Editorial
Title:	An improved method for determining telomere length and its use in assessing age in blood and saliva
Creators Name:	Lahnert, P.
Abstract:	Background: It is disputed whether telomeres shorten with age. Objective: The proposition of this study was to answer this question. Methods: The question was answered by a simple method consisting of a color reaction combined with long-term electrophoresis and weak voltage. Results:The telomeres shorten and the shortening is much higher than previously assumed. Conclusion: The telomere theory of ageing and cancer is corroborated and for the first time it is possible to estimate age in blood or saliva.
Keywords:	Ageing, Blood, Forensic medicine, Saliva
Source:	Gerontology
ISSN:	0304-324X
Publisher:	Karger
Volume:	51
Number:	5
Page Range:	352-356
Date:	1 January 2005
Official Publication:	https://doi.org/10.1159/000086374
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