The genetic pathways controlling stem cells are frequently dysregulated during tumorigenesis, with either stimulation of Wnt/β-catenin signalling or overexpression of telomerase sufficient to activate epidermal stem cells in vivo. Here, the telomerase protein component TERT (telomerase reverse transcriptase) is shown to have a role as a transcriptional modulator of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, revealing a significant level of integration between the two pathways.
- Jae-Il Park
- Andrew S. Venteicher
- Steven E. Artandi
