Caenorhabditis elegansGenAge entry for ins-7 (Caenorhabditis elegans)

Gene information (ID: 372)

Symbol
ins-7
Name
INSulin related
Organism
Caenorhabditis elegans (AnAge)
Known functions and activities
Encodes an insulin-like protein

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 developmental RNAi resulted in a 12% mean lifespan extension.
    % change in avg or median lifespan
    Average lifespan is 12% higher.
    Lifespan Effect
    Increase
    Genetic Manipulation
    RNA interference
    Longevity Category
    Anti-Longevity
    Primary reference

      Homologs in other organisms

      No homologs found

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