Clinical Use of ZSCAN4 for Telomere Elongation in Hematopoietic Stem Cells.

Kasiani C Myers, Stella M Davies, Carolyn Lutzko, Robin Wahle, David D Grier, Geraldine Aubert, Kevin Norris, Duncan M Baird, Minako Koga, Akihiro C Ko, Tomokazu Amano, Misa Amano, Hong Yu, Minoru S H Ko

Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati.Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati. · pubmed

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Abstract

Extremely short telomeres in patients with dyskeratosis congenita and related telomere biology disorders (TBDs) lead to premature cellular senescence and bone marrow failure. Zinc finger and SCAN domain-containing 4 (ZSCAN4) elongates telomeres by recombination.

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Research summary

ZSCAN4 can elongate telomeres in hematopoietic stem cells, potentially addressing the root cause of premature cellular senescence in telomere biology disorders. The research is relevant as it explores a mechanism that could mitigate aging-related cellular decline and improve longevity.

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