Telomerase, a powerful enzyme

2005/10/01 Elhuyar Zientzia Iturria: Elhuyar aldizkaria

• Genetika

The enzyme telomerase is known to protect chromosomes. In fact, the chromosomes of the cells, each time they are divided, are "eroded" and in the end there comes a time when they cannot be further divided. Thanks to Telomeras
that moment is delayed. According to recent studies, telomerasia helps stem cell growth and has also seen it can help fight cancer and old age.