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In <scene name='48/483883/Protein_between_dna_strands/1'>this depiction</scene>, one can see that the anthraquinone derivative is located between the two carbon backbones and the base pairs of DNA. This interrupts the function of taq polymerase and telomerase. Taq polymerase is in part responsible for the replication of DNA and consequently, cell replication. Telomeres are repeating sections of non-coding DNA that protect the ends of coding sections of DNA from degradation. Each time a cell divides, telomeres shorten. Over time, telomeres shorten | In <scene name='48/483883/Protein_between_dna_strands/1'>this depiction</scene>, one can see that the anthraquinone derivative is located between the two carbon backbones and the base pairs of DNA. This interrupts the function of taq polymerase and telomerase. Taq polymerase is in part responsible for the replication of DNA and consequently, cell replication. Telomeres are repeating sections of non-coding DNA that protect the ends of coding sections of DNA from degradation. Each time a cell divides, telomeres shorten. Over time, telomeres shorten to the point of disappearance, causing DNA degradation and cell death. Telomerase builds up these protective sections of DNA. Cancer is characterized as an uncontrolled rate of cell growth. By inhibiting the replication DNA and the construction of protective telomeres, this drug serves to slow and stop cancerous cell growth. | ||