Caenorhabditis elegansGenAge entry for unc-4 (Caenorhabditis elegans)

Gene information (ID: 706)

Symbol
unc-4
Name
UNCoordinated
Organism
Caenorhabditis elegans (AnAge)
Known functions and activities
Encodes a neuronal homeodomain transcription factor

Potential relevance to longevity and/or ageing

Observations
Mutation results in a two-fold life-extension in males.
% change in avg or median lifespan
Lifespan is two-fold higher.
Lifespan Effect
Increase
Genetic Manipulation
Mutation
Primary reference

    Homologs in other organisms

    Danio rerio
    uncx
    Danio rerio
    uncx4.1
    Drosophila melanogaster
    OdsH
    Drosophila melanogaster
    unc-4
    Homo sapiens
    UNCX
    Mus musculus
    Uncx
    Rattus norvegicus
    Uncx

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