It noted a statistically significant to borderline significant inverse relationship between telomere length and C-reactive protein, IL-6, carotid artery intima media thickness, and ankle brachial index, but only in those aged 73 yrs or younger.
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Oxidative stress-induced telomeric erosion as a mechanism underlying airborne particulate matter-related cardiovascular disease.
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Non-smoking toll workers had significantly higher 8-OHdG levels than did non-smoking controls; increases in 8-OHdG were almost 5 times higher per 1000 trucks/buses than per 1,000 cars (comparing car toll lanes with truck/bus lanes), although these results did not reach statistical significance.