TERT
Universal Cellular Machinery · DNA Replication & Telomere Maintenance
Can a TERT result tell me my telomere length or lifespan?
TERT encodes a component of telomerase, the enzyme that helps maintain chromosome ends. A DNA variant does not directly measure telomere length or provide a validated prediction of lifespan.
- Common Gene Name
- telomerase reverse transcriptase
- NCBI Gene ID
- 7015
- Chromosome
- 5
Clinical Evidence Status
Established disease relationship
These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.
Answer Sources
Explore supporting evidence (6 records)
| Condition or drug | Evidence | Grade / status | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dyskeratosis congenita, autosomal dominant 2 | ClinGen gene-disease validity | Definitive | Semidominant | View source 2020-07-30 |
| Breast cancer | MedlinePlus related condition | Association type varies; no grade assigned here | View source 2014-02 | |
| Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis | MedlinePlus related condition | Association type varies; no grade assigned here | View source 2014-02 | |
| Dyskeratosis congenita | MedlinePlus related condition | Association type varies; no grade assigned here | View source 2014-02 | |
| Cholangiocarcinoma | MedlinePlus related condition | Association type varies; no grade assigned here | View source 2014-02 | |
| Melanoma | MedlinePlus related condition | Association type varies; no grade assigned here | View source 2014-02 |
Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.
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