Drosophila melanogasterGenAge entry for Gclc (Drosophila melanogaster)

Gene information (ID: 293)

Symbol
Gclc
Aliases
2259; CG2259; Dmel\CG2259; DmGCLC; DmGCS; DmGCSh; GCL; GC
Name
Glutamate-cysteine ligase catalytic subunit
Organism
Drosophila melanogaster (AnAge)
Known functions and activities
Catalyzes the formation of glutathione

Potential relevance to longevity and/or ageing

Observations
Overexpression extended mean and maximum lifespan by up to 50%.
% change in max lifespan
Maximal lifespan is up to 50% higher.
% change in avg or median lifespan
Average lifespan is up to 50% higher.
Lifespan Effect
Increase
Genetic Manipulation
Overexpression
Longevity Category
Pro-Longevity
Primary reference

    In other databases

    GenAge human genes
    • A homolog of this gene for Homo sapiens is present as GCLC
    GenDR gene manipulations
    • A homolog of this gene for Saccharomyces cerevisiae is present as GSH1
    LongevityMap
    • A homolog of this gene for Homo sapiens is present as GCLC

    Homologs in other organisms

    Caenorhabditis elegans
    gcs-1
    Danio rerio
    gclc
    Homo sapiens
    GCLC
    Mus musculus
    Gclc
    Rattus norvegicus
    Gclc
    Saccharomyces cerevisiae
    GSH1
    Schizosaccharomyces pombe
    gcs1

    External links

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