Telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) is a ribonucleoprotein enzyme essential for eukaryotic chromosomal termini replication. It is a useful marker as it is active only in progenitor and most cancer cells, but inactive or (active at very low activity) in normal somatic cells.
In December 2009, researchers at the University of Southern California cited using Novus’ mouse monoclonal Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase Antibody (cat# NB100-317) [PMID: 19923445]. Specifically, Novus’ hTERT antibody was used for immunofluorescent staining on human gingiva-derived mesenchymal stem cells (GMSC).
