Abstract:Telomeres are tandem repeats of the DNA sequence TTAGGG. The 3’ end of each telomere consists of a single stranded overhang that is normally concealed in a loop structure at the chromosome ends. We postulate that exposure of this sequence upon telomere disruption induces anticancer responses such as apoptosis and senescence. An 11-base oligonucleotide homologous to the telomere 3’ overhang sequence, (T-oligo) is thought to mimic exposure of the telomere overhang. T-oligo decreased NSCLC viability in six cell l… Show more
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