TNKS (Tankyrase): TNKS is a protein-coding gene that reflects the activity of a poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase involved in several critical cellular processes, including the regulation of telomere length, Wnt/β-catenin signalling, and DNA repair. It plays a key role in cell proliferation and survival and has been studied for its potential involvement in cancer therapy due to its influence on tumour growth.