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  • Genetics

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  • Telomeric repeat-containing RNA (TERRA) are G-rich transcripts originating from telomeres and other genomic loci.
  • TERRA biogenesis is an evolutionarily conserved process across eukaryotes.
  • Initially confined to telomere maintenance, TERRA's functions now extend to gene regulation and cellular signaling.

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  • To review the biogenesis, regulation, and functional relevance of TERRA.
  • To propose models reconciling TERRA's diverse and sometimes conflicting roles.
  • To highlight the potential for undiscovered TERRA functions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of TERRA biogenesis and function.
  • Analysis of TERRA interactions with cellular proteins.
  • Development of conceptual models for TERRA's multifaceted roles.

Main Results:

  • TERRA participates in pathways beyond telomere maintenance, including gene expression.
  • TERRA signals dysfunctional telomeres to various cellular compartments and the extracellular space.
  • TERRA interacts with proteins involved in diverse cellular processes, suggesting broader functions.

Conclusions:

  • TERRA exhibits a wide range of functions, extending beyond telomere maintenance.
  • TERRA's interactions with various proteins indicate a complex regulatory network.
  • The full spectrum of TERRA's functions is likely yet to be discovered, warranting further investigation.