Description
What Is Telomere?
Telomeres are the ends of chromosomes. It is responsible for protecting the genes within the chromosomes. by telomeres will gradually become shorter Until the critical point ( Hayflick) at this point will cause the reposition of the DNA within the chromosome. As a result, the cells are unable to perform their functions. resulting in the deterioration of the organs and the body Such switching may occur with oncogenes or tumor suppressor genes , which are one of the processes that cause cancer, such as Philadelphia chromosome leukemia.
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Age Affects Telomere Length
Since birth Human telomere length is approximately 10,000 base pairs. By the age of 20 years, the average length of the telomere is 8,000 base pairs; by the age of 50, about 7,000 base pairs remain, and then decreases by 50-100 base pairs per year to about 4,000 base pairs . Bass in 100 years old.
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