Caenorhabditis elegansGenAge entry for set-9 (Caenorhabditis elegans)

Gene information (ID: 235)

Symbol
set-9
Name
SET (trithorax/polycomb) domain containing
Organism
Caenorhabditis elegans (AnAge)
Known functions and activities
PHD Zn-finger proteins

Potential relevance to longevity and/or ageing

Observations
RNA inteference of set-9 results in an incrased lifespan of up to 22%, depending on temperature.
% change in avg or median lifespan
Mean lifespan is 22% higher.
Lifespan Effect
Increase
Genetic Manipulation
RNA interference
Longevity Category
Anti-Longevity
Primary reference
    Observations
    RNA interference extends lifespan.
    Lifespan Effect
    Increase
    Genetic Manipulation
    RNA interference
    Longevity Category
    Anti-Longevity
    Primary reference
      Observations
      20% mean lifespan extension
      % change in avg or median lifespan
      Average lifespan is 20% higher.
      Lifespan Effect
      Increase
      Genetic Manipulation
      RNA interference
      Longevity Category
      Anti-Longevity
      Primary reference

        Homologs in other organisms

        Danio rerio
        setd5
        Danio rerio
        kmt2e
        Drosophila melanogaster
        upSET
        Homo sapiens
        SETD5
        Homo sapiens
        KMT2E
        Mus musculus
        Kmt2e
        Mus musculus
        Setd5
        Rattus norvegicus
        Setd5
        Rattus norvegicus
        Kmt2e

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