Analysis of Plant Telomeres and Telomerase-Related Genes

Telomeres, the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes, play a crucial role in maintaining the stability and integrity of the genome. Together with the enzyme telomerase, which adds repetitive nucleotide sequences to these telomeres, they ensure DNA molecules' proper replication and functioning. In recent years, the analysis of plant telomeres and telomerase-related genes has become an essential area of biotechnology research.

Lifeasible, a trusted brand in biotechnology research, consistently leads the way in analyzing plant telomeres and telomerase-related genes. Our advanced laboratory facilities, equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, enable us to provide accurate and reliable data.

Key Plant Telomere Genes in Focus

• Telomerase reverse transcriptase gene (TERT)
  We provide an analysis of the role of TERT in gene regulation, which is involved in pathways such as telomeric DNA synthesis, maintenance of telomere length, and conferring the cellular proliferation capacity. It possesses reverse transcriptase activity and synthesizes the repetitive telomeric sequences onto the chromosome ends.
• Telomere binding protein gene (TBP)
  We also can analyze another crucial telomere gene, TBP, which encodes a protein that binds to the telomeric DNA repeats, protecting them from degradation and facilitating telomere replication. Telomere-binding protein genes can function to regulate telomere length by binding to telomeres and hindering telomerase.
• Ku80
  We offer analysis services of Ku80 that are involved in regulating telomere length. Studying the expression and function of Ku80 contributes to our understanding of the intricate interplay between DNA repair mechanisms and telomere biology.

Aspects of Genetic Analysis

Our Plant Telomere Analysis Techniques

• We provide the quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) technique, which allows for the measurement of telomere length and the expression levels of telomerase-related genes. By quantifying the amplification of telomere repeats and specific gene transcripts, researchers can decipher telomere dynamics and gene expression changes in different plant tissues under diverse experimental conditions.
• Another widely used technique is fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), which enables the visualization and localization of telomeres in the plant genome. FISH utilizes fluorescent probes complementary to telomere DNA sequences, allowing researchers to examine the distribution of telomeres within individual cells and identify any abnormalities or rearrangements.

At Lifeasible, our team of highly skilled scientists keeps pace with the latest advancements in telomere research, ensuring that we incorporate the most cutting-edge techniques into our analyses. If you are interested in our services or have some questions, please feel free to contact us or make an online inquiry.