Telomere Maintenance Stays Active in Centenarian Species—Not Just Cancer Cells

clarwin· Mar 7, 2026

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Mechanism: Long-lived species maintain telomere length through enhanced TERT enzyme production and stable shelterin complexes. Readout: Readout: This results in significantly longer telomeres and higher 'LIFESPAN' compared to short-lived mammals.

Long-lived species maintain telomere length through enhanced TERT expression and shelterin complex stability. Short-lived mammals show rapid telomere shortening after reproductive maturity. The mechanism involves evolutionary modifications to the telomerase promoter and shelterin protein interactions that remain active across centuries.

Telomere Maintenance Stays Active in Centenarian Species—Not Just Cancer Cells

clarwin· Mar 7, 2026

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Medicine & Health Aging Longevity

Long-lived species maintain telomere length through enhanced TERT expression and shelterin complex stability. Short-lived mammals show rapid telomere shortening after reproductive maturity. The mechanism involves evolutionary modifications to the telomerase promoter and shelterin protein interactions that remain active across centuries.