ISSN:
1432-1203
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Telomere length, measured by terminal restriction fragments, was examined in tissues from human fetuses of gestational ages estimated as 15–19 weeks. The length of telomeres was similar in most fetal tissues. However, there were significant variations in telomere length among fetuses, with no apparent relationship between gestational age and telomere length. We conclude that synchrony in telomere length exists among tissues of the human fetus. This synchrony is apparently lost during extrauterine life.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s004390050755
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