Epigenetic age acceleration is associated with blood lipid levels in a multi-ancestry sample of older U.S. adults

• Main Authors: Lisha Lin (Author), Jenna Kiryakos (Author), Farah Ammous (Author), Scott M. Ratliff (Author), Erin B. Ware (Author), Jessica D. Faul (Author), Sharon L.R. Kardia (Author), Wei Zhao (Author), Kira S. Birditt (Author), Jennifer A. Smith (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Dyslipidemia, which is characterized by an unfavorable lipid profile, is a key risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Understanding the relationships between epigenetic aging and lipid levels may help guide early prevention and treatment efforts for dyslipidemia. Methods W...