Biology
Telomerase
Telomerase is an enzyme that adds telomeric DNA repeats to chromosome ends, counteracting the shortening that occurs during cell division.
Detailed Explanation
Telomerase consists of a reverse transcriptase (hTERT) and an RNA template (hTR). It is active in stem cells, germ cells, and most cancer cells, but is normally suppressed in somatic cells. Epitalon has been shown to activate telomerase in research models, potentially extending the replicative lifespan of cells. Telomerase activation is a key target in anti-aging research.