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  • Genetics and Molecular Biology
  • Cardiovascular Research

Background:

  • Essential hypertension is a complex cardiovascular disease with significant public health implications.
  • Telomeres, the protective caps of chromosomes, and telomerase, the enzyme that maintains them, are increasingly recognized for their roles in cellular aging and disease.
  • The precise relationship between telomere biology and the pathogenesis of essential hypertension requires further elucidation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize current research on the association between telomeres and essential hypertension.
  • To clarify the clinical and biological relevance of telomere length and telomerase activity in the context of hypertension.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed.
  • Studies examining the role of telomeres and telomerase in essential hypertension were critically reviewed.

Main Results:

  • Evidence from both animal models and human studies indicates that telomeres and telomerase activity are significantly involved in the occurrence and development of hypertension.
  • Alterations in telomere length and telomerase function are linked to the pathophysiology of essential hypertension.

Conclusions:

  • The molecular mechanisms involving telomeres and telomerase are integral to hypertension development.
  • A deeper understanding of these mechanisms offers potential therapeutic targets for reducing the incidence of hypertension and its associated diseases.