NCIt definition : A protein complex that is physically bound to chromosomal telomeres and plays a role
in both the elongation and maintenance of telomeric repeats.;
NCIt note : The mammalian shelterin complex is comprised of six proteins: telomeric repeat-binding
factor (TERF) 1, TERF 2, TERF1-interacting nuclear factor 2, protection of telomeres
protein 1, telomeric repeat-binding factor 2-interacting protein 1, and adrenocortical
dysplasia protein homolog.;