Schizosaccharomyces pombeGenAge entry for ght5 (Schizosaccharomyces pombe)

Gene information (ID: 2223)

Symbol
ght5
Name
hexose transporter Ght5
Organism
Schizosaccharomyces pombe (AnAge)

Potential relevance to longevity and/or ageing

Observations
Fission yeast with a deletion mutation in ght5 demonstrated increased chronological lifespan. The long lived mutant had a lifespan nearly equal to wild-type cells subjected to caloric restriction.
Lifespan Effect
Increase
Genetic Manipulation
Mutation
Longevity Category
Anti-Longevity
Primary reference

    Homologs in other organisms

    No homologs found

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