41. However, shortened telomeres impair immune function that might also increase cancer susceptibility. 42. Telomere shortening is associated with aging, mortality and aging-related diseases.43. It has also been suggested that longer telomeres might cause increased energy consumption. 44. Telomerase is the natural enzyme that promotes telomere lengthening. 45. Several techniques are currently employed to assess average telomere length in eukaryotic cells. 46. After many divisions, the telomeres become depleted and the cell begins apoptosis. 47. In humans, skeletal muscle telomere lengths remain stable from ages 23 74. 48. Caretakers have been identified as crucial to encoding products that maintain the telomeres . 49. It also may have a role in telomere stability. 50. Revesz syndrome is a genetic disease thought to be caused by short telomeres .
