Drosophila melanogasterGenAge entry for NPF (Drosophila melanogaster)

Gene information (ID: 1924)

Symbol
NPF
Name
neuropeptide F
Organism
Drosophila melanogaster (AnAge)

Potential relevance to longevity and/or ageing

Observations
Activation of npf-expressing neurons using a temperature-sensitive TRPA1 channel results in decreased resistance to starvation and a decreased lifespan.
% change in avg or median lifespan
Median lifespan is approximately 25% lower.
Lifespan Effect
Decrease
Genetic Manipulation
Overexpression
Longevity Category
Anti-Longevity
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    Homologs in other organisms

    No homologs found

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