Resumen
Method and kit for the quantitative assessment of telomerase activity. The present invention relates to a method for the quantitative assessment of telomerase activity without the use of DNA amplification techniques, such as PCR. The method uses the primers defined by SEQ ID NO: 1 and 2 together with DNA polymerase, d-NTPs, a double-stranded DNA-specific intercalating agent, and the appropriate conditions for the telomerase in the sample to synthesize the G-strand of the telomere and DNA. polymerase to synthesize the C chain, its activity being measured by the specific intercalating agent for double-stranded DNA. Since DNA amplification is not performed, the DNA polymerase used may be thermolabile. The invention also relates to a kit for carrying out this method and to the uses of both. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)