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TERC
genetics
Also known as: telomerase RNA component
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aging process
- In aging: Genetic theories
…in a gene known as TERC (telomerase RNA [ribonucleic acid] component), which encodes an RNA segment of an enzyme known as telomerase, have been associated with reduced telomere length and an increased rate of biological aging. Telomerase normally functions to prevent the overshortening of telomeres, but in the presence of…
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telomeres
- In telomere
…in a gene known as TERC (telomerase RNA [ribonucleic acid] component), which encodes an RNA segment of the telomerase enzyme, have been associated with reduced telomere length and an increased rate of biological aging. Persons who carry these variations are suspected to be several years older biologically compared with noncarriers…
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