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Title
Telomeres and Telomerase in Cellular Aging (Senescence)
Description
Telomeres are sequences of DNA on the ends of chromosomes that protect chromosomes from sticking to each other or tangling, which could cause irregularities in normal DNA functions. As cells replicate, telomeres shorten at the end of chromosomes, which correlates to senescence or cellular aging. Integral to this process is telomerase, which is an enzyme that repairs telomeres and is present in various cells in the human body, especially during human growth and development. Telomeres and telomerase are required for normal human embryonic development because they protect DNA as it completes multiple rounds of replication.
Date Created
2015-02-11
Contributors
- Bartlett, Zane (Author)
- Turriziani Colonna, Federica (Editor)
- Arizona State University. School of Life Sciences. Center for Biology and Society. Embryo Project Encyclopedia. (Publisher)
- Arizona Board of Regents (Publisher)
Topical Subject
Name Subject
Keywords
- Concept
- Blackburn, Elizabeth H.
- Theories
- Olovikov
- UC Berkeley
Language
eng
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Peer-reviewed
Yes
Open Access
Yes
Handle
https://hdl.handle.net/10776/8301
System Created
- 2023-01-25 09:55:07
System Modified
- 2023-04-20 05:31:32
- 1 year 6 months ago
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