Telomerases, telomeres and cancer
by Krupp, Guido, Parwaresch, Reza
fromMolecular biology intelligence unit
"Based on Nobel Prize-winning genetic research-a simple plan to keep your telomeres healthy for better health and longevity. Telomeres play an important role in protecting our chromosomes from critical damage. The shortening of the telomere disrupts vital cellular function and p…
Telomeres and telomerase are the two pivotal players that determine the course of cellular sensecence and immortalization. A universal problem for all eukaryotic cells with linear chromosomes is telomere shortening due to "end-replication problems;" its compensation by telomeras…
Telomeres and telomerase are the pivotal players that destine cellular senescence and immortalization. Telomere shortening due to "End-replication problem" in each cell cycle is a universal phenomenon for all eukaryotic cells with linear chromosomes. Its compensation by telomera…