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Telomere Integrity

Meaning

Telomere Integrity refers to the state of completeness and functional capacity of the specialized repetitive DNA sequences capping the ends of chromosomes, which are essential protectors against genomic instability and cellular senescence. Maintaining this integrity is a critical marker of biological age, heavily influenced by chronic stress, oxidative load, and the balance of anabolic signaling pathways. High integrity suggests a lower burden of cellular aging.