On this site you will find information about hTERT, Telomerase, Cell Health, Telomere Lengthening and more. Also learn about Anti-Aging therapies such as Resveratrol, TA-65, and Astragaloside IV supplements. You can check out the latest news, read through our blog discussion, or use our resources to learn more. We welcome information sharing. Please leave comments, useful links, and questions where ever applicable.
What is hTERT?
hTERT, or "human Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase," is a ribonucleoprotein that maintains telomere ends by addittion of the telomere repeat sequence TTAGGG. Without Telomerase and TERT in humans DNA is unable to replicate ultimately causing cellular senescence, otherwise known as cell death. This is the basis for the aging process in humans. As cells die that means they are no longer able to replicate newer, fresher cells, hence causing our bodies to age. (Click here for a more detailed description of hTERT)
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Check out the "Cellular Biology Glossary of Terms"
For the latest news on hTERT, Telomerase, or Cellular Health try these articles:
"Telomerase Overexpression Slows Aging" Nov. 16th, 2008
by Ouroboros, Research in the biology of aging.
"Telomere enzyme a likely key to longevity" Nov. 13th, 2008
by Patrick Barry, ScienceNews.org
"Geron Scientists and Collaborators Demonstrate TAT2 - A Small Molecule Telomerase Activator- Enhances Antiviral Function of Immune Cells from HIV+ Donors" Nov. 10th, 2008
by Geron Corporation
