Association between micronutrients and maternal leukocyte telomere length in early pregnancy in Rwanda

• Главные авторы: Etienne Nsereko (Автор), Aline Uwase (Автор), Claude Mambo Muvunyi (Автор), Stephen Rulisa (Автор), David Ntirushwa (Автор), Patricia Moreland (Автор), Elizabeth J. Corwin (Автор), Nicole Santos (Автор), Jue Lin (Автор), Jyu-Lin Chen (Автор), Manasse Nzayirambaho (Автор), Janet M. Wojcicki (Автор)
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• Опубликовано: BMC, 2020-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Exposure to environmental stressors can lead to shorter leukocyte telomere length and increase the risk of chronic diseases. Preservation of leukocyte telomere length by reducing oxidative stress exposure and reinforcing immunity may be a mechanism by which nutritional factors de...