Telomeres are the structures that cap the ends of a cell's chromosomes. Their proper maintenance is important for preventing cancer and premature aging. White blood cells from patients with rheumatoid arthritis have a deficiency in maintaining their telomeres, leading to the cells' premature aging and a loss of discriminatory power for the immune system.
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Thursday, March 5, 2009
Immune Cells From Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Have Prematurely Aged Chromosomes
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