The structures at the ends of linear chromosomes called telomeres provide the integrity of the chromosomes. Short telomeres produce a signal similar to DNA damage and triggering both programmed cell aging and programmed cell death. Also, telomerase enzyme restores shortened telomeres and allowing telomerase chains to stay longer. Thus increases the cleavage capacity of the cells. It has been proven that human and animal oncogenic viruses can re-activate telomerase enzyme in the cell through their new developed mechanisms. This review is prepared with series of studies that is examined the relationship between viral infections and telomerase activity.
Field : Sağlık Bilimleri
Journal Type : Uluslararası
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