Telomerase (IMAGE) Northwestern University Caption 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). Credit Northwestern University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.