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Comment
. 2012 Aug;4(8):685-7.
doi: 10.1002/emmm.201200246. Epub 2012 May 15.

Telomerase gene therapy: a novel approach to combat aging

Virginia Boccardi  1 , Utz Herbig
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Telomerase gene therapy: a novel approach to combat aging

Virginia Boccardi et al. EMBO Mol Med. 2012 Aug.
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Figure 1. Promoting healthspan in mice using a telomerase gene therapy
Delivery of telomerase (TERT) using rAAV suppresses aging associated telomere erosion and extends short telomeres in a variety of mouse tissues. Consequently, animals display improved healthspan and extended lifespan.
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