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Phrases with «telomerase enzyme»

The "telomerase enzyme" is a special protein that helps protect our DNA and keeps our cells healthy. It does this by adding small bits of DNA called telomeres to the ends of our chromosomes, like the caps on shoelaces. This helps prevent our genetic material from being damaged or lost during cell division, which is important for our overall well-being. Full definition

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Sentences with «telomerase enzyme»

  • What led you to the discovery of telomerase enzyme? (discovermagazine.com)
  • «This TFLY motif comprises a significant part of the binding pocket that enables the enzyme to grapple the RNA template and guide it to the active site of the enzyme for catalysis,» Skordalakes said, «but it also facilitates the stable association of the protein with its RNA component thus forming a fully functional telomerase enzyme.» (sciencedaily.com)
  • This catalytic cycle determines the ability of the human telomerase enzyme to synthesize DNA «repeats» (specific DNA segments of six nucleotides) onto chromosome ends, and so afford immortality in cells. (sciencedaily.com)
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