NCIt definition : Human TERC wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 3q26 and is approximately
0.5 kb in length. This allele, which encodes telomerase RNA component, plays a role
in the mediation of the formation of telomeres. Mutations in the gene may be associated
with autosomal dominant dyskeratosis congenita, and some cases of aplastic anemia.
Aberrant expression of the gene in somatic cells may be involved in oncogenesis.;
NCIt note : The TERC gene product is an RNA template for telomere sequences.;