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Telomerase

Description:

Telomerase is an enzyme responsible for maintaining the length of telomeres, the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes. It adds repetitive DNA sequences to the ends of chromosomes to prevent the gradual shortening that occurs during DNA replication.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

In biology, telomerase refers to the enzyme responsible for adding repetitive DNA sequences to the ends of chromosomes.

Sense 2:

In medicine, telomerase relates to the potential therapeutic use of telomerase to treat aging-related diseases by extending the lifespan of cells.

Sample Sentences:

• The discovery of telomerase revolutionized our understanding of aging and cellular lifespan.
• Cancer cells often have higher levels of telomerase activity, allowing them to divide rapidly and indefinitely.
• Telomerase activation may hold the key to slowing down the aging process and extending human lifespan.

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