Drosophila melanogasterGenAge entry for ppk23 (Drosophila melanogaster)

Gene information (ID: 1923)

Symbol
ppk23
Name
pickpocket 23
Organism
Drosophila melanogaster (AnAge)

Potential relevance to longevity and/or ageing

Observations
Acute, targeted activation of ppk23-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 3-4% lower.
Lifespan Effect
Decrease
Genetic Manipulation
Overexpression
Longevity Category
Anti-Longevity
Primary reference

    Homologs in other organisms

    No homologs found

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