Telomerase (IMAGE)

Northwestern University

Telomerase

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Telomerase expression contributes to the "Hallmarks of Cancer" mainly through its canonical role in telomere maintenance and replicative mortality. Telomerase (shown in gray) can be inhibited with a new class of covalent inactivators (shown in color).

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Northwestern University

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