Caenorhabditis elegansGenAge entry for T07A9.8 (Caenorhabditis elegans)

Gene information (ID: 643)

Symbol
T07A9.8
Name
Protein T07A9.8
Organism
Caenorhabditis elegans (AnAge)
Known functions and activities
Predicted RNA methylase involved in rRNA processing

Potential relevance to longevity and/or ageing

Observations
RNA interference extends lifespan.
Lifespan Effect
Increase
Genetic Manipulation
RNA interference
Longevity Category
Anti-Longevity
Primary reference
    Observations
    Post developmentally RNAi let to a 24% mean lifespan extension.
    % change in avg or median lifespan
    Average lifespan is 24% higher.
    Lifespan Effect
    Increase
    Genetic Manipulation
    RNA interference
    Longevity Category
    Anti-Longevity
    Primary reference

      In other databases

      GenAge model organism genes
      • A homolog of this gene for Saccharomyces cerevisiae is present as RRP8
      CellAge
      • A homolog of this gene for Homo sapiens is present as RRP8

      Homologs in other organisms

      Danio rerio
      RRP8
      Drosophila melanogaster
      CG7137
      Homo sapiens
      RRP8
      Mus musculus
      Rrp8
      Rattus norvegicus
      Rrp8
      Saccharomyces cerevisiae
      RRP8
      Schizosaccharomyces pombe
      rrp8

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