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Title
TERT gene: its function and dysregulation in cancer.
Publication Date
2019-04
Author(s)
Colebatch, Andrew J
Dobrovic, Alexander
Cooper, Wendy A
Subject
cancer
cancer genetics
cancer research
Type of document
Journal Article
OrcId
0000-0001-5418-4229
0000-0003-3414-112X
DOI
10.1136/jclinpath-2018-205653
Abstract
In this review, we summarise the function and structure of telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) in humans, including its regulation. The dysregulation of telomerase through TERT promoter mutations across a range of cancers is discussed. The molecular mechanism activated by TERT promoter mutations is outlined. Finally, the timing of TERT promoter mutations during carcinogenesis is reviewed in the context of their potential utility as clinical biomarkers of malignant transformation.
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Citation
Journal of clinical pathology 2019; 72(4): 281-284
Jornal Title
Journal of clinical pathology

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