Extended longevity of termite kings and queens is accompanied by extranuclear localization of telomerase in somatic organs and caste-specific expression of its isoforms
Marie Pangrácová,
Jan Křivánek,
Markéta Vrchotová
et al.
Abstract:Kings and queens of termites are endowed with an extraordinary longevity coupled with lifelong fecundity. We recently reported that termite kings and queens display a dramatically increased enzymatic activity and abundance of telomerase in their somatic organs when compared to short-lived workers and soldiers. We hypothesized that this telomerase activation may represent a non-canonical pro-longevity function, independent of its canonical role in telomere maintenance. Here, we explore this avenue and investiga… Show more
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