Harmonizome 3.0

telomeric repeat binding factor (NIMA-interacting) 1

This gene encodes a telomere specific protein which is a component of the telomere nucleoprotein complex. This protein is present at telomeres throughout the cell cycle and functions as an inhibitor of telomerase, acting in cis to limit the elongation of individual chromosome ends. The protein structure contains a C-terminal Myb motif, a dimerization domain near its N-terminus and an acidic N-terminus. Multiple transcripts of this gene are alternatively spliced products. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2022]

PIN2/TERF1 interacting, telomerase inhibitor 1

Enables telomerase RNA binding activity and telomerase inhibitor activity. Involved in several processes, including negative regulation of macromolecule metabolic process; positive regulation of protein localization to nucleolus; and protein localization to organelle. Acts upstream of or within telomere maintenance via telomerase. Located in several cellular components, including chromosomal region; nuclear lumen; and spindle. Implicated in hepatocellular carcinoma. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

TERF1 (TRF1)-interacting nuclear factor 2

This gene encodes one of the proteins of the shelterin, or telosome, complex which protects telomeres by allowing the cell to distinguish between telomeres and regions of DNA damage. The protein encoded by this gene is a critical part of shelterin; it interacts with the three DNA-binding proteins of the shelterin complex, and it is important for assembly of the complex. Mutations in this gene cause dyskeratosis congenita (DKC), an inherited bone marrow failure syndrome. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2010]

PIN2/TERF1 interacting, telomerase inhibitor 1 pseudogene

TERF1 pseudogene 7