Telomerase

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Biology
gptkbp:activities varies among different cell types
is regulated by various factors
gptkbp:affiliated_with cancer cells
gptkbp:associated_with cellular aging
gptkbp:benefits of targeting in therapy
gptkbp:case_types associated with various cancers
gptkbp:clinical_trial in oncology
testing inhibitors
gptkbp:clinical_use of telomerase inhibitors
gptkbp:collaborations are common in the field
gptkbp:complex with telomerase RNA
gptkbp:components the telomerase complex
gptkbp:composed_of RNA and protein components
gptkbp:conducts_research_on regenerative therapies
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:Carol_Greider
gptkb:Elizabeth_Blackburn
gptkb:Jack_Szostak
gptkbp:discovery linked to cellular aging
gptkbp:ecological_role in cellular immortality
gptkbp:educational_resources are available for understanding its function.
gptkbp:expression_patterns can vary with tumor type
gptkbp:function extends the lifespan of cells
adds nucleotide sequences to the ends of chromosomes
gptkbp:funding is increasing
gptkbp:future_plans in cancer research
gptkbp:has_a_focus_on cancer research
aging research
molecular biology studies
molecular genetics research
cancer therapy development
gptkbp:has_implications_for for aging and cancer biology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Telomerase
gptkbp:inhibition potential cancer therapy
gptkbp:inhibitor_development is a growing field
gptkbp:inhibitor_types gptkb:immunotherapy
small molecules
RNA-based therapies
gptkbp:initiated_by under investigation
can be used in cancer therapy
telomerase RNA component (TERC) mutations
telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT)
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of clinical trials
biomedical research
genetic engineering studies
gptkbp:is_absent_in most somatic cells
gptkbp:is_associated_with telomere biology
telomere maintenance mechanisms
increased lifespan in some organisms
telomere lengthening
gptkbp:is_essential_for germline development
immortalization of cells
gptkbp:is_expressed_in embryonic stem cells
high in stem cells
low in somatic cells
high in germ cells
certain adult tissues
certain types of tumors
gptkbp:is_found_in gptkb:Cell
cancer cells
germ cells
gptkbp:is_involved_in DNA replication
DNA damage response
chromosomal stability
tumorigenesis
cellular differentiation
genomic stability
stem cell maintenance
chromosome end protection
gptkbp:is_linked_to cell cycle regulation
genetic disorders
cellular proliferation
various diseases
cancer progression
telomere shortening
proliferative capacity of cells
gptkbp:is_studied_for_its_potential_in anti-cancer therapies
gptkbp:is_studied_in regenerative medicine
aging processes
gptkbp:is_tested_for for cancer prognosis
gptkbp:key_player cellular immortality
gptkbp:measures telomerase activity assays
gptkbp:mechanism_of_action adds repetitive nucleotide sequences to telomeres
gptkbp:overexpression promotes tumorigenesis
gptkbp:pathway involved in telomere maintenance
gptkbp:promoter gptkb:TERT
gptkbp:public_awareness of its role in cancer is growing
gptkbp:publications on its role in cancer are numerous
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance is complex
gptkbp:research is key to understanding its function
ongoing in cancer treatment
gptkbp:research_areas include gene therapy
gptkbp:research_focus telomerase-targeted therapies
gptkbp:research_interest is high due to its role in cancer
gptkbp:role maintains telomere length
gptkbp:side_effect of telomerase inhibition
gptkbp:target_validation is necessary for drug development
gptkbp:targets gptkb:gene_therapy
anticancer drugs
pharmaceutical interventions
anti-aging research
gptkbp:telomerase_reverse_transcriptase is a component
gptkbp:telomere protects chromosome ends
gptkbp:telomere_dysfunction can lead to genomic instability
gptkbp:telomere_length is associated with aging
gptkbp:telomere_lengthening is a mechanism of cancer progression
gptkbp:telomere_maintenance is crucial for cancer cell survival
gptkbp:telomere_shortening leads to cell senescence
gptkbp:therapeutic_challenges in targeting cancer cells
gptkbp:therapeutic_strategies targeting telomerase
gptkbp:therapeutic_window is a consideration in treatment
gptkbp:was_a_factor_in cellular homeostasis
cellular senescence