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Modified Terminal Restriction Fragment Analysis for Quantifying Telomere Length Using In-gel Hybridization
Published on: July 10, 2017
Diagnosis and management of adult telomere biology disorders
Madeline Franke1, Alejandro Ferrer2, Mrinal M Patnaik3
1Mayo Clinic, Internal Medicine, Rochester, MN.
Abstract:
Telomere biology disorders (TBD) comprise a heterogenous group of inherited conditions characterized by impaired telomere maintenance, resulting in abnormal telomere lengths and/or telomere dysfunction. The clinical spectrum of TBD is broad, spanning bone marrow failure, pulmonary fibrosis, liver disease, and an increased predisposition to malignancy, complicating timely diagnosis and management. In this review, we explore the evolving clinical landscape and diagnostic strategies for TBD, while highlighting the diverse phenotypic presentations. We further examine the role of telomere dysfunction in driving cancer development and clonal hematopoiesis. Finally, we discuss current and emerging therapeutic approaches for TBD, emphasizing the need for individualized and multidisciplinary management to optimize patients' outcomes.
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